Formula 1 driver Oscar Piastri and his manager Mark Webber have mutually agreed to bring their management agreement to an end. Webber and his wife Ann began managing Piastri in 2019, guiding him through his junior career victories in the Formula Renault Eurocup, Formula 3, and Formula 2 championships.
Career Milestones and Trackside Transition
Under Webber’s guidance, Piastri secured a crucial career move by leaving Alpine to sign a race contract with McLaren for the 2023 season, setting the stage for his subsequent success. Throughout 88 career starts, the Australian driver has accumulated six pole positions and nine race victories. Webber reduced his trackside presence at the start of the current season, with Pedro Matos and mental coach Emma Murray stepping in to assist Piastri at races.
Speaking about the transition in February, Piastri explained that there was no specific incident behind the change and that Webber remained involved despite attending fewer races. Appearing on the High Performance Podcast in May, the 25-year-old noted that Webber’s thorough approach and early guidance were invaluable when entering Formula 1. Piastri added that gaining four years of experience means he now knows what questions to ask, leading to a naturally reduced workload on the racing side for his former manager.
Parties Reflect on the Partnership
Reflecting on the conclusion of their professional relationship, Webber stated that they were proud to have played a pivotal role in shaping Piastri’s early career and securing his spot at the front of the F1 grid. He explained that after a reduced trackside involvement this season, they mutually decided the timing was right to close the agreement so Piastri could move forward under a new management structure while Webber and Ann pursue new ventures.
Piastri expressed gratitude to Mark and Ann for their ongoing support, advice, and invaluable guidance during the early stages of his Formula 1 career, wishing them success in the future.
