Piastri and Mark and Ann Webber confirmed the split on Monday in a joint statement describing the decision as mutual. The Webbers have represented Piastri since 2019, guiding him through Formula Renault Eurocup, Formula 3 and Formula 2 and into his 2023 McLaren debut in place of Daniel Ricciardo.
The timing is uncomfortable. Piastri sits seventh in the 2026 drivers’ standings with no wins this season, after finishing sixth at Interlagos on Sunday. Last year he took the title fight to the final round at Abu Dhabi, closing the season third in the championship behind Lando Norris and Max Verstappen.
Webber already a step removed in 2026
The Australian’s reduced visibility at race weekends was not new. Webber had handed much of the day-to-day trackside work to colleagues Pedro Matos and Emma Murray from the start of the 2026 season, formalising a shift that has now become permanent.
“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,” Webber said in the statement.
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“This will allow Oscar to build on his achievements under a new management structure, and for us to embark on our new ventures.”
No successor named
Piastri thanked his departing representatives but gave no indication of who will take over.
“I’d like to thank Mark and 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.”
No new management structure has been announced. Piastri’s McLaren contract runs until the end of the 2028 season, so the change does not affect his seat for next year.
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The Webbers steered Piastri into F1 at a point when a cockpit was not guaranteed, placing him with Alpine and then engineering the 2023 switch to McLaren. That move produced seven wins in 2025 and a 13-point title near-miss to Norris. The 2026 car has not given him the same platform: his best result is second place at the Japanese Grand Prix, with one further podium all year.
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