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Max Verstappen takes young Dries van Langendonck under his wing for F1 dream
World champion Max Verstappen has made a striking move by signing McLaren junior Dries van Langendonck, aiming to guide the young Belgian toward Formula 1.
By Lesley Bakker - 2026-07-16T16:34:10.000Z - 1 min read
Max Verstappen recently set his sights on the next generation of Formula 1 talent. He signed McLaren junior Dries van Langendonck, a move that could give the young driver's ambitions a significant boost.
The three-time world champion clearly intends to actively support Van Langendonck on his path to the pinnacle of motorsport. His goal is explicit: to help the Belgian ultimately reach Formula 1.
Van Langendonck has been known for some time as a promising talent in motorsport. Verstappen himself also clearly sees potential in the young driver, giving this partnership added weight.
Although cautious comparisons to Verstappen himself are already being made, the focus now remains on the concrete steps required. Guided by one of the biggest names in the sport, Van Langendonck gets a unique opportunity to develop and fulfill his F1 dream.