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McLaren’s Oscar Piastri has confirmed that Mark Webber will still be “very much involved” in his F1 career despite travelling less in 2026.
McLaren’s Oscar Piastri confirmed that Mark Webber will remain involved in his Formula 1 career, but will attend fewer races in 2026 due to Pedro Matos taking on a more prominent role, based on their long-standing collaboration since Piastri’s junior career and Formula 2 success. Despite the decrease in Webber’s appearances, Piastri emphasized there is no discord and the adjustment was a proactive decision. Webber has been instrumental in Piastri’s journey to Formula 1, notably in supporting him during his championship bid. While some fans believed there was tension within McLaren due to the intense competition between Piastri and Lando Norris, Piastri clarified that Webber remains a significant figure in his career despite reduced on-track presence. Any rumors suggesting conflicts with McLaren or Webber were swiftly dismissed by Piastri.
