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Piastri breaks silence on trackside split with manager Webber
Australian F1 driver Oscar Piastri discussed the shifting role of his manager, Mark Webber, who oversaw Piastri’s career development through F3, F2, and into F1. Despite missing the 2025 title by 13 points, Webber will scale back his presence at race weekends to focus on Piastri’s commercial interests. Piastri aims to be Australia’s first F1 champion since Alan Jones in 1980, a feat Webber never achieved despite nine race wins. Piastri, at 24, targets a higher championship finish than Webber’s three third-place finishes. The 2026 title bid depends on McLaren’s adaptation to the new regulations and increased competition from teams like Ferrari, Mercedes, and Red Bull. Piastri hopes lessons from his 2025 battle with Norris and Verstappen will propel him to greater success this season.
