Oscar Piastri and the Webber Management Team Have Called It a Day on Their Seven-Year Deal

Oscar Piastri and the Webber Management Team have called it a day on their seven-year deal. The announcement was made Monday by Piastri and Mark and Ann Webber in the aftermath of the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

Webber has managed Piastri since 2019, the nine-time Grand Prix winner having put in 12 seasons in Formula 1. They put out a joint statement to confirm the matter, with some choice words. Webber noted that after a season of less trackside involvement, it was mutually decided to close out the management deal so as to let Piastri put his accomplishments to work under a new structure. For his part, Piastri expressed his gratitude to Mark and Ann for what he termed invaluable advice and support, not least in getting his F1 career off the ground.

The change has been evident over the year. Webber used to be a constant in the paddock by his driver’s side and the one to put in the words to the media on race weekends, but this season he has put in fewer appearances and is more of a behind the scenes presence. Piastri attributes it to him pulling back some in the pre-season.

They have been together for all of Piastri’s ascent. Webber came on board in 2019 once the Australian had won the Formula Renault Eurocup and has been there for the Formula 3 and 2 titles and the move to McLaren in 2023 as well as the contract row that went before it. No successor has been put in place. Piastri remains under contract with McLaren and in Brazil was 6th, 56 seconds behind his team mate, in a season not living up to the mark set by his 2025 championship effort.