McLaren Formula One driver Oscar Piastri and his long-time management team, led by former F1 driver Mark Webber and his wife Ann, have mutually agreed to end their management partnership after seven years. The announcement came on Monday, November 9, following the Brazilian Grand Prix, where Piastri finished sixth as teammate Lando Norris secured victory. The split brings an end to a relationship that played a crucial role in Piastri’s journey from junior racing championships to Formula One, including his high-profile move from Alpine to McLaren in 2023.
While both parties described the decision as mutual, the development comes during a challenging 2026 campaign for the Australian, who is seventh in the Drivers’ Championship and has gone 16 races without a podium.
Mark Webber’s Role In Oscar Piastri’s Rise From Junior Racing To McLaren
Webber, a nine-time Grand Prix winner, began managing Piastri in 2019, when the Australian was establishing himself in junior single-seater racing. Under his guidance, Piastri went on to win consecutive Formula 3 and Formula 2 championships in 2020 and 2021, becoming one of the most highly rated young prospects in motorsport.
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However, Webber’s biggest contribution came during Piastri’s move into Formula One.
Piastri was part of Alpine’s junior programme and was expected to secure a race seat with the French outfit for the 2023 season after Fernando Alonso announced his departure for Aston Martin.
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