Max Verstappen signs Dries van Langendonck to Verstappen Racing
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 8:00 AM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Max Verstappen has entered into a partnership with Belgian driver Dries van Langendonck, supporting him through the junior racing ranks. Van Langendonck, a member of the McLaren junior driver program since the age of 13, recently won the 2023 World Junior Karting title and has achieved notable success in British Formula 4. Currently leading the British F4 championship, he is now the first driver to be mentored by Verstappen Racing. Verstappen expressed his excitement about guiding Van Langendonck’s development towards Formula 1, while the young driver emphasized the importance of this support for his career progression.
- •Dries van Langendonck is part of McLaren's junior program.
- •He leads the British F4 championship after four race wins.
- •Van Langendonck cites Verstappen's experience as valuable for his growth.
- •Verstappen Racing aims to provide additional resources for Van Langendonck.
- 8:00 AMYahoo Sports — Max Verstappen Signs McLaren Prospect With F1 Ambitions to Verstappen Racing
"Red Bull driver Max Verstappen is supporting Belgian driver Dries van Langendonck through the junior racing ranks.
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