Oscar Piastri, McLaren driver, has shared details on how his relationship with his manager, Mark Webber, has changed since his debut in Formula 1. These reflections come after Webber decided to reduce his role on the track, focusing on commercial matters starting from the 2026 season.
Piastri has been working to adjust his personal support structure, incorporating his former F2 race engineer, Pedro Matos, and Australian mental coach Emma Murray. In the context of a recent interview on the “High Performance” podcast, Piastri noted that his relationship with Webber has evolved significantly over the years.
The driver commented: “The relationship is good. Mark has always been very meticulous. When I entered F1, he would offer me questions and ideas that hadn’t even crossed my mind. Now, with the experience accumulated over these years, I have more answers and know what questions to ask, which is natural over time”.
Piastri has acknowledged that his progression as a driver has meant that there are increasingly fewer needs for Webber in the racing realm. However, he greatly values the lessons learned during his early years in competition: “There are many things I have learned through difficult experiences, which I could have avoided thanks to his guidance and experience”.
As Piastri advances in his career, his autonomy is expected to grow while he still maintains the support of one of his most important mentors.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI