Oscar Piastri has parted ways with his management team, led by former Red Bull driver and nine-time Formula 1 winner Mark Webber and his partner Ann Webber.
Mark Webber began working with Piastri in 2019 before the latter made his Formula 1 debut in 2023 for McLaren after winning the Formula 3 and Formula 2 titles in back-to-back seasons.
The news was confirmed after another disappointing weekend for Piastri where he finished sixth, 56 seconds behind teammate and race winner Lando Norris.
“I would like to thank Mark and Ann for all their support and advice over the years,” said Piastri, who is currently seventh in the F1 drivers’ championship.
“Their guidance has been invaluable, particularly in guiding the start of my F1 career. I wish them all the best going forward.”
Webber was instrumental in Piastri’s move to leave Alpine in 2022 to join McLaren after Alpine announced the Australian would drive for them in 2023.
Piastri rejected the announcement, leading to a dispute between him and Alpine that led to a hearing at the FIA’s Contract Recognition Board (CRB).
The board ruled against Alpine and McLaren soon confirmed that Piastri would replace the outgoing Daniel Ricciardo from 2023.
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Oscar Piastri collided with Arvid Lindblad earlier this month in Mexico
Webber, 50, had already taken a step back in his Piastri driving before this season, attending fewer races.
“We are proud to have played a key role in the formative years of Oscar’s career and to have established him in F1 so that he could compete at the front so early,” said Webber.
“Following our reduced involvement this season, we have collectively agreed that now is the right time to end our management agreement.
“This will enable Oscar to build on his achievements under a new management structure and us to begin our new ventures. We wish Oscar all the best for a long and successful career.”
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