Max Verstappen ties up with McLaren talent Dries Van Langendonck

Max Verstappen’s manager was photographed in McLaren’s hospitality suite at Spa‑Francorchamps, prompting speculation that the Dutch driver might leave Red Bull despite a contract through 2028. Former driver Ralf Schumacher commented, “I saw images of Raymond Vermeulen, Verstappen’s manager… that cannot have been a coincidence,” fueling the rumours.

In a related development, Verstappen announced that he is taking 15‑year‑old Belgian prodigy Dries Van Langendonck into his management team. The young driver, a former kart world champion now leading the British Formula 4 standings, will remain under McLaren’s junior programme while receiving support from Verstappen Racing’s simulator and management resources.