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Four time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen<\/span><\/span> has received massive praise from fellow racing driver Logan Sargeant<\/span><\/span> amid growing speculation about the Dutch star\u2019s future outside Formula 1.<\/p>\n

Sargeant openly admitted he would love Verstappen as his team mate in endurance racing and even claimed the Red Bull driver would \u201cmost likely kick everyone\u2019s a**\u201d if he entered the World Endurance Championship.<\/p>\n

Logan Sargeant wants Max Verstappen as WEC team mate<\/h2>\n

The comments came as rumours around Verstappen\u2019s long term Formula 1 future continue to grow.<\/p>\n

Sargeant, who currently races for Ford<\/span><\/span> in endurance racing, said sharing a car with Verstappen would be both a \u201chuge privilege\u201d and a massive competitive advantage.<\/p>\n

The former Williams F1 driver praised Verstappen\u2019s speed, consistency and technical understanding, calling him the best driver he has ever seen.<\/p>\n

According to Sargeant, Verstappen\u2019s experience in Formula 1 would allow him to adapt instantly to endurance racing without much difficulty.<\/p>\n

Max Verstappen linked with possible WEC and Le Mans future<\/h2>\n

Speculation around Verstappen\u2019s future has intensified in recent months as the Dutch driver continues to express frustration with Formula 1\u2019s upcoming 2026 regulations.<\/p>\n

Reports earlier this year suggested Verstappen was seriously considering retirement from Formula 1 if the new rules negatively impact racing quality.<\/p>\n

However, leaving Formula 1 would not necessarily mean leaving motorsport entirely.<\/p>\n

Verstappen has openly spoken about his interest in endurance racing and competing in the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans<\/span><\/span> in the future.<\/p>\n

He recently returned to the N\u00fcrburgring endurance series where he impressed with strong performances before a disqualification due to a tyre regulation issue.<\/p>\n

Ford and Verstappen links continue to grow<\/h2>\n

The possibility of Verstappen joining Ford in endurance racing has become a major talking point because of the company\u2019s growing relationship with Red Bull Racing<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n

Ford is set to become Red Bull\u2019s engine partner for Formula 1\u2019s new era starting in 2026 through the Red Bull Ford Powertrains partnership.<\/p>\n

Ford Performance boss Mark Rushbrook previously confirmed that discussions with Verstappen about sportscar racing have already taken place.<\/p>\n

The company is also preparing for a bigger future in hypercar racing, making a potential Verstappen move seem increasingly realistic.<\/p>\n

Verstappen future remains one of F1\u2019s biggest stories<\/h2>\n

Despite still competing at the top of Formula 1, Verstappen\u2019s growing interest in endurance racing continues to attract attention across the motorsport world.<\/p>\n

Many fans and drivers believe his aggressive racing style and consistency would make him an immediate contender in WEC and Le Mans competition.<\/p>\n

For now, Verstappen remains focused on Formula 1 and the upcoming N\u00fcrburgring 24 Hours<\/span><\/span> appearance, but speculation around his future beyond Red Bull and Formula 1 is only becoming stronger.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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