Webber addresses Piastri's future amid McLaren speculation
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 4:05 PM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Mark Webber, manager of Oscar Piastri, responded to ongoing rumors about Piastri’s future with McLaren, describing much of the speculation as fiction. Recent reports suggested a potential swap involving Max Verstappen, but Webber emphasized that Piastri is committed to McLaren and has reassurances from the team. Piastri himself affirmed his satisfaction with his contract and position during the British Grand Prix weekend. McLaren CEO Zak Brown also expressed confidence in the current driver pairing of Piastri and Lando Norris, dismissing the rumors regarding Verstappen as baseless.
- •Webber denies rumors about Piastri wanting to leave McLaren.
- •Piastri has a multi-year contract with McLaren.
- •Brown supports the current driver lineup of Piastri and Norris.
- •Reports linked Verstappen to a potential swap with Piastri.
"Mark Webber, manager of Oscar Piastri, has shared his response to rumours over the Australian driver's future at McLaren.
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