Mark Webber
Born: August 27, 1976 (age 48)
Height: 6' 0" (183cm)
Hometown: Queanbeyan, Australia
Nationality: 
Australian
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Piastri embraces new 'Ice-Boy' reputation in F1
The Formula 1 world is ablaze with talk of Oscar Piastri, newly dubbed the "ice-boy," emerging as a serious contender for the 2025 world championship.
11:30
Lauda - McLaren can let Norris, Piastri battle freely
McLaren has no reason to meddle in the championship tussle between its drivers for now, according to Mathias Lauda, son of F1 icon Niki Lauda.
Apr 16, 09:53
Wittich slams no-penalty on Norris' chicane skip
Lando Norris can perhaps breathe a sigh of relief that Niels Wittich no longer holds the reins as Formula 1 race director.
Apr 9, 08:20
Piastri targets 2025 title ahead of teammate Norris
Oscar Piastri is brimming with assurance that he can contend for the 2025 drivers' championship.
Apr 1, 10:45
Perez eyes F1 comeback amid sabbatical
Sergio Perez has given a clear indication that he plans to re-enter Formula 1.
Mar 31, 08:51
Norris hints at Ferrari dream, Piastri stays put
While Lando Norris hints at his future ambitions elsewhere, teammate Oscar Piastri has solidified his commitment to McLaren for several more years.
Mar 12, 08:44
Piastri lagged behind Norris in '24, Webber admits
Mark Webber, a former Formula 1 racer, remained guarded when asked if McLaren and his protégé Oscar Piastri might enter the 2025 season as frontrunners.
Feb 27, 09:00
Marko - No one but Verstappen could have won this year
Max Verstappen's fourth consecutive championship victory in 2024 has sparked debate about how his closest rival, Lando Norris, fell short.
Nov 27, 09:30
Verstappen plans to stay at Red Bull until contract ends
Max Verstappen has affirmed his commitment to staying with Red Bull Racing until the end of his current contract in 2028, dismissing recent speculation linking him to rival teams like Mercedes or Aston Martin.
Oct 26, 18:00
Piastri's manager seeks Red Bull 'dialogue' for potential move
Oscar Piastri's future could potentially involve Red Bull, as speculation grows about Red Bull Racing's 2025 driver lineup.
Oct 25, 10:15
Shock rumours of Piastri-to-Red Bull stir F1 paddock
A fresh rumour about Oscar Piastri is creating buzz in the Formula 1 community as the sport returns to action this weekend in Austin.
Oct 17, 09:00
Marko sarcastically praises McLaren's 'sporting principles' at Monza
According to a sarcastic Dr. Helmut Marko, McLaren made a difficult weekend at Monza a bit more bearable for Red Bull.
Sep 2, 22:31
Piastri sees Norris' success as catalyst for improvement
Oscar Piastri remains optimistic despite being outperformed by his teammate Lando Norris, who is currently McLaren's top driver in 2024.
Jul 11, 08:25
Briatore set for Alpine return, no suspension for Ocon
Flavio Briatore may soon make a significant return to managing a Formula 1 team, as Alpine has not refuted claims that the influential Italian is on the verge of becoming a major advisor.
May 30, 09:14
Verstappen wants 'calm' restored at crisis-struck Red Bull
Max Verstappen admits he is hoping for a "quieter weekend" in Saudi Arabia, after the Christian Horner saga engulfed the Red Bull camp last time out in Bahrain.
Mar 7, 07:26
Mark Webber says McLaren was right to oust Ricciardo
Oscar Piastri's manager says the impressive Australian should not feel bad about replacing Daniel Ricciardo at McLaren this year.
Dec 18, 06:31
F1 impressed by 'extraordinary' rookie Piastri
As Oscar Piastri soared to his first front-row qualifying effort and podium at Suzuka, the superlatives are now flowing.
Sep 27, 08:22
Rookie Piastri happy with Red Bull rumours
Despite rumours linking him with Red Bull, Oscar Piastri says he's content at McLaren for now.
Jul 30, 08:24
'Hard to know' how good Piastri is - Ricciardo
Daniel Ricciardo says it's "hard to know" just how good his McLaren successor and compatriot Oscar Piastri is faring in his race seat.
Jun 12, 07:38
Drivers reject 'knee-jerk' rule changes for overtaking
Formula 1 drivers are urging the sport against making "knee-jerk reactions" amid un-entertaining recent races and Red Bull's dominance.
May 5, 07:36
Piastri reputation at stake in 2023 - Eng
Oscar Piastri's first year on the Formula 1 grid will be critical for his stellar reputation.
Feb 10, 21:19
'Silly season' to race ahead at Suzuka - Marko
The engines of Formula 1's 'silly season' will continue to rev this weekend at Suzuka.
Oct 6, 05:32
Wolff may call off planned Suzuka absence
Toto Wolff may scrap his intention to skip this weekend's Japanese GP.
Oct 5, 06:18
Verstappen is 'very clear number 1' at Red Bull
There is no more "freaking out" in the character of soon-to-be double consecutive world champion Max Verstappen, according to Dr Helmut Marko.
Sep 28, 06:49
Ricciardo to consider reserve role in 2023
Daniel Ricciardo would consider a demotion to reserve driver status next year if it keeps his foot in the Formula 1 door.
Sep 7, 06:18
Alpine exaggerated Piastri's financial backing - Webber
Renault-owned Alpine has grossly overstated the millions in support supposedly ploughed into Oscar Piastri's preparation for Formula 1.
Sep 5, 07:30
Piastri 'making enemies' before F1 debut - Button
A bitter aftertaste is now lingering in the Formula 1 paddock at the conclusion of the Oscar Piastri saga.
Sep 4, 07:24
Wolff, Horner back Alpine over Piastri saga
All eyes are turning to Geneva on Monday as the FIA's contract recognition board meets to discuss Oscar Piastri's next move in Formula 1.
Aug 29, 07:08
Alpine focus was 'Piastri, Piastri, Piastri' - Alonso
Fernando Alonso says he decided to leave Alpine for 2023 because he had the impression the Renault-owned team's focus for the future was clearly on Oscar Piastri.
Aug 27, 07:48
Haas lukewarm about Ricciardo for 2023
Daniel Ricciardo has admitted he may be left without a race seat on the 2023 grid.
Aug 26, 07:38
Alonso 'sad' about Piastri conspiracy theory
Fernando Alonso says he is "sad" to be implicated in a sort of conspiracy surrounding the ongoing Oscar Piastri affair.
Aug 26, 07:37
Briatore 'handwriting' all over Piastri saga
Flavio Briatore's "handwriting" is all over the Oscar Piastri affair.
Aug 10, 07:43
'No evidence' of Piastri deal collusion - Szafnauer
Fernando Alonso, Mark Webber and Flavio Briatore may have "shared information" that led to the Oscar Piastri saga which appears destined for court.
Aug 9, 07:40
Alpine to claim 'compensation' for Piastri snub
Alpine has a right to seek "compensation" if Oscar Piastri doesn't make his Formula 1 debut for the Renault-owned team in 2023.
Aug 8, 08:36
Mark Webber plays down Red Bull-Porsche link
Charles Leclerc is "under a lot of pressure" because of Ferrari's struggles with reliability and strategy blunders so far in 2022.
Aug 5, 06:34
Vettel retirement 'absolutely' right decision - Marko
Dr Helmut Marko says he "absolutely" supports Sebastian Vettel's decision to retire from Formula 1.
Aug 5, 06:31
Piastri stars as F1 'silly season' explodes
Formula 1's 'silly season' has exploded into high drama just as the sport prepares to enter its August break.
Aug 3, 07:47
Alpine, Williams admit Piastri 'loan' possible
Alpine looks likely to 'loan' Oscar Piastri to Williams next year, clearing the path for Fernando Alonso to stay with the Renault-owned team in 2023.
Jul 24, 09:01
Ricciardo safe but McLaren rumours rumble on
McLaren CEO Zak Brown says Daniel Ricciardo will still be with the team in 2023 - but even so, the rumours continue to rumble.
Jul 12, 08:03
'No question' about Latifi's 2022 seat - boss
There is "no question" about Nicholas Latifi's place at Williams for the remainder of the 2022 season.
May 9, 08:18
