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Webber steps back as Piastri reshapes inner circle for 2026
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12/02/2026 at 13:3912/02/2026 at 13:09 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. The 2026 title fight hasn't even begun, but Oscar Piastri is already shifting the chess pieces in his inner circle. Former Grand Prix driver Mark Webber, who has long stood as mentor, manager and trackside confidant to his fellow Australian, is easing away from his race-weekend presence ahead of the 2026 season, according to a report from PlanetF1. The move signals evolution rather than separation. Webber is not disappearing from Piastri’s orbit; instead, he is expected to pivot his focus toward commercial negotiations and contractual strategy, leaving day-to-day paddock duties in...
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