The former F1 driver and manager to Oscar Piastri relived his fierce teammate battle along Vettel as part of Channel 4’s broadcast of the Brazil GP.

Webber, who was one of four drivers in contention for the 2010 title at the finale in Abu Dhabi, alongside Vettel, Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton, reflected on the intensity of that title battle 15 years later.

He said: “Believe it or not, I think it was nearly easier when I was in the car, because you’re across everything and you've got more control over what can happen.

Despite a recent slump in form, which has seen his once 34-point championship lead turn into a deficit of 24 points to teammate Lando Norris, in many ways Piastri has still exceeded expectations this year.

At just 24 years old, he has taken home seven race wins and led the drivers championship for a large portion of the season.

Webber, who has managed Piastri since 2020, drew a comparison between his fellow Australian and Vettel, who was just 23 years and 134 days old when he became the sport’s youngest world champion in 2010.

Following a disappointing Brazil GP, where Piastri fell a further 23 points behind Norris who won both Sprint and Grand Prix, Webber offered encouraging words to Piastri, urging him to ‘find the strength to fight back.’

Similarly Vettel, who overcame his own setbacks during a long and illustrious Formula One career, told Sky Deutschland that Piastri needs the help of his team around him to get him back driving freely again.

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