Oscar Piastri has officially parted ways with long-time manager Mark Webber, bringing their seven-year partnership to an end during a difficult 2026 Formula 1 season for the McLaren driver. The former Red Bull driver and his wife, Ann Webber, have played an important role in managing the Australian’s career, but both parties have now agreed that the time is right to pursue separate paths.
The announcement comes as Piastri struggles to reproduce the results he achieved during his 2025 Formula 1 title challenge. The Australian is currently seventh in the Drivers’ Championship, with just two podium finishes this season, having reached the rostrum at Suzuka and Miami.
Oscar Piastri and Mark Webber officially end seven-year management partnership
Oscar Piastri and Mark Webber have confirmed the end of their professional relationship after seven years together. The former Red Bull driver helped guide the young Australian’s career and supported his progression into Formula 1, where he quickly established himself as a championship contender.
During the 2025 season, Piastri fought for the Formula 1 world title but ultimately finished behind both his McLaren team-mate Lando Norris and Max Verstappen. Despite that disappointment, his progress represented a significant achievement for a driver whose career had been managed by Webber since his early years.
The decision to separate has been described as mutual, with Webber explaining that his reduced presence at the circuit during the 2026 season contributed to the timing of the announcement.
“We are proud to have played a fundamental role in the formative years of Oscar’s career and in getting him into F1, allowing him to compete at the front so early,” Webber explained.
“Following our reduced trackside involvement this season, we have mutually agreed that now is the right time to bring our agreement to an end. This will allow Oscar to build on his achievements under a new management structure and allow us to pursue new ventures. We wish Oscar all the very best for a long and successful career.”
Oscar Piastri thanks Mark and Ann Webber for their support
Oscar Piastri also addressed the separation, expressing his gratitude to Mark Webber and his wife Ann for the support and guidance they provided throughout their seven-year partnership.
The McLaren driver particularly highlighted the importance of their experience during the early stages of his Formula 1 career, when he was establishing himself in the championship.
“I’d like to thank Mark and his wife Ann for all their support and advice over the years,” Piastri said. “Their guidance has been invaluable, particularly in navigating the beginning of my F1 career. I wish them all the best for the future.”
The statements from both sides confirm that the partnership has ended by mutual agreement, with Piastri set to continue his career under a different management structure.
Oscar Piastri’s difficult 2026 McLaren season continues
The management change comes during a particularly challenging period for Oscar Piastri. After competing for the championship in 2025, the Australian has endured a significant downturn in results this season.
Piastri currently occupies seventh place in the 2026 Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship, having secured only two podium finishes, both of which came during the opening part of the campaign at Suzuka and Miami.
McLaren has also faced performance difficulties during the season, with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri previously discussing the team’s pace problems at the United States Grand Prix.
Meanwhile, Norris has continued to deliver notable results for the team, although the British driver himself missed out on the 2026 world championship to Andrea Kimi Antonelli.
For Piastri, the end of his partnership with Webber marks an important change away from the circuit at a time when he is also trying to improve his on-track fortunes.
After seven years of working together, the Australian driver and his former manager will now pursue separate professional paths, bringing to a close a partnership that helped Piastri establish himself among Formula 1’s leading competitors.
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