Verstappen reportedly signs van Langendonck

Autosport reports Max Verstappen has added McLaren junior Dries van Langendonck to Verstappen Racing for extra backing as the Belgian develops.

Autosport reported that Max Verstappen has signed McLaren junior Dries van Langendonck to Verstappen Racing. Because the move was not confirmed in the supplied information, it remains a reported development rather than an established announcement.

The outlet said Verstappen Racing is set to provide additional support and guidance to the Belgian driver as he continues his progression. Autosport also described it as Verstappen’s first step into driver development.

Verstappen, born on 30 September 1997, is a Dutch driver with 242 Formula 1 starts, 71 wins, 51 poles and 129 podiums from 2015 to 2026. He is seventh in the 2026 drivers' championship on 91 points.