Oscar Piastri has split from manager and former Formula 1 driver Mark Webber as he seeks a new direction for 2027 and beyond.
Piastri, 25, has been mentored by nine-time race winner and Australian compatriot Webber since his emergence as a top prospect in junior formula and, most famously, Webber negotiated Piastri’s move to McLaren for the 2023 season, despite a tense stand-off with Alpine in the summer of 2022.
Piastri was the F1 championship leader throughout most of the 2025 campaign before falling away in the final rounds, eventually finishing third, 13 points off champion and McLaren teammate Lando Norris.
However, Webber has taken more of a back seat with Piastri this season, moving to a “behind the scenes” role as opposed to being ever-present at the racetrack. And Piastri has endured a tough campaign, failing to win a race and he currently sits a distant seventh in the standings, 94 points behind Norris.
A statement on Monday from Webber confirmed that his partnership with Piastri has now ended.
"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," said Webber, in conjunction with his partner Ann Webber.
"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."
Piastri’s new management structure going into the 2027 season is yet to be confirmed.
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