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Verstappen Racing snaps up McLaren junior for driver academy
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16/07/2026 at 14:2216/07/2026 at 14:12 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. Max Verstappen has made a significant move away from the Formula 1 cockpit by welcoming his first junior driver into the Verstappen Racing family. The four-time world champion’s eponymous outfit has signed highly rated Belgian youngster Dries Van Langendonck to his GT and simulator racing teams, marking the beginning of Verstappen's own driver development programme as he looks to help nurture the next generation of racing talent. The partnership creates an intriguing link between two of Formula 1's biggest names, with the 15-year-old continuing as a member of McLaren's junior...
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