Piastri splits with manager Webber; FIA penalises Albon and Leclerc

Oscar Piastri has ended his partnership with manager Mark Webber, who had managed and mentored him since 2019. The split was announced after the Brazilian Grand Prix, which followed a difficult 2026 start for Piastri under the new regulations.

After the Sao Paulo race, the FIA stewards issued penalties to several drivers. Charles Leclerc and Oliver Bearman each received five-second sanctions for separate incidents, with Leclerc penalised for a collision with Liam Lawson. Williams driver Alex Albon was given a five-second penalty for an unsafe rejoin ahead of Pierre Gasly, and also received two Super Licence penalty points, bringing his total to three over 12 months.

Elsewhere, Lewis Hamilton said he considers the Ferrari dispute with Leclerc closed, praising team principal Fred Vasseur for his handling of the situation.