That is a massive shift behind the scenes. As Motorsport.com reports, Oscar Piastri and Mark Webber have mutually agreed to terminate their management agreement, ending a partnership that shaped the driver's ascent to the pinnacle of motorsport.
Back in 2019, Webber and his wife Ann took over the young driver's career. That was the same year the youngster narrowly beat Victor Martins to the Formula Renault Eurocup title and secured a spot on Renault's F1 academy. From there, the rise was meteoric. He clinched the Formula 3 title the following year—again marginally, with Theo Pourchaire and Logan Sargeant just a few points adrift—before dominating Formula 2 in 2021 as a rookie with little competition that time.
Under Webber's guidance, the Australian made the career-defining move to leave the Alpine fold and sign a McLaren race deal for the 2023 Formula 1 season, paving the way for his 2025 title bid. Across 88 career starts so far, he has taken six pole positions and nine victories.
Webber explained the split: “Following our reduced trackside involvement this season, we have collectively agreed that now is an appropriate time to bring our management agreement to a close. This will allow Oscar to build on his achievements under a new management structure, and for us to embark on our new ventures. We wish Oscar all the very best for a long and successful career.”
Piastri added: “I'd like to thank Mark and Ann for all their support and advice over the years. Their guidance has been invaluable, particularly in navigating the beginning of my F1 career. I wish them all the best going forward.”
Webber had already taken a step back at the start of the 2026 season, no longer supporting Piastri trackside as a couple of new figures—Pedro Matos, his race engineer at Prema in Formula 2, and mental coach Emma Murray—assisted the McLaren driver instead.
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