Piastri parts ways with Mark Webber

Oscar Piastri announced that he has parted ways with Mark Webber, who heads his management team, and his wife Ann Webber. The separation took effect immediately. Former Red Bull and Williams driver Webber has won nine races in Formula 1 history. The pair had worked together since 2019.

Piastri made his Formula 1 debut with McLaren in 2023, after winning the Formula 3 and Formula 2 championships in consecutive years. The news was confirmed after Piastri finished sixth in the most recent race. He finished 56 seconds behind winner and teammate Lando Norris. Piastri is currently seventh in the Drivers' Championship.

In his statement, Piastri thanked the Webbers for their support and advice over the years. He said he was especially grateful for their guidance during the early part of his Formula 1 career. Webber also played an important role in Piastri's move from Alpine to McLaren in 2022. After Alpine announced that Piastri would race for its team in 2023, the dispute was taken to the Contract Recognition Board, which ruled against Alpine. McLaren then announced that Piastri would replace Daniel Ricciardo in 2023.

Webber had reduced his follow-up role at Piastri's races this season. Webber and Ann Webber said that, by mutual agreement, ending the management agreement was the right decision. Webber said they had played an important role in the early years of Piastri's career, helping bring him into Formula 1 and enabling him to stand out.