Piastri ends management partnership with Webber after winless 2026

Oscar Piastri has officially ended his management partnership with former Formula 1 driver Mark Webber, signaling a major shift for the McLaren star as he looks to reset for the 2027 season. According to The Independent ^[1], the Australian driver sought a new direction after a challenging campaign that saw him fail to secure a single race victory.

The split, confirmed by a joint statement from Webber and his wife Ann, comes after months of reduced trackside involvement from the nine-time Grand Prix winner. The ABC reported ^[2] that Webber had guided Piastri’s career since 2019, playing a pivotal role in negotiating the driver’s high-profile move to McLaren for the 2023 season. That transfer famously involved a tense standoff with Alpine, which had hoped to promote Piastri after Fernando Alonso’s departure.

Piastri’s tenure under Webber’s guidance yielded mixed results. He led the 2025 championship for much of the year before finishing third, 13 points behind teammate Lando Norris. However, the current 2026 season has proven difficult. Piastri currently sits seventh in the standings, trailing Norris by 94 points, and has not stood on the podium for 16 consecutive races.

In the statement, Webber noted that the collective agreement to part ways allows Piastri to build on his achievements under a new management structure. "This will allow Oscar to build on his achievements under a new management structure, and for us to embark on our new ventures," Webber said. Piastri expressed gratitude for the support, calling the guidance "invaluable" during the early stages of his F1 career.

With three rounds remaining in the 2026 season, including the upcoming Las Vegas Grand Prix, Piastri’s immediate focus remains on finishing the year strong. His new management setup for 2027 has yet to be confirmed, leaving fans and analysts speculating on who will steer his career next. The move marks the end of an era for two of Australia’s most prominent motorsport figures, who have navigated the complex politics of F1 together for nearly a decade.