Logan Sargeant: Max Verstappen would 'kick everyone's ass' at Le Mans

Ford has confirmed it held talks with Max Verstappen about a potential future entry in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Logan Sargeant, the former Williams driver who will race for Ford's new hypercar program in 2026, believes Verstappen would instantly dominate the event.

"In my opinion, Max is the best to ever do it," Sargeant told Motorsport.com. "He's going to most likely kick everyone's ass. I'd rather that be in my car than the other."

Why it matters:

Verstappen stepping into endurance racing could reshape the World Endurance Championship. Ford, already a technical partner to Red Bull, sees a Le Mans tie-up as a natural extension — and a marketing goldmine. For Verstappen, it's a chance to chase motorsport's unofficial 'triple crown' alongside his Monaco Grand Prix wins.

The details:

• Ford enters the WEC hypercar class in 2026 with a lineup featuring Sargeant, 2010 Le Mans winner Mike Rockenfeller, and Seb Priaulx.
• Talks between Ford and Verstappen are confirmed but no deal is signed yet.
• Sargeant: "He's the quickest driver in the world. He's going to most likely kick everyone's ass."
• Verstappen previously planned a Le Mans entry with Fernando Alonso and his father Jos, but that fell through when Jos decided to drop out.
• Verstappen is currently making his Nurburgring 24 Hours debut this week, expanding his endurance racing experience.

What's next:

If Verstappen joins Ford, it would likely be for the 2027 or 2028 edition, given his F1 commitments. Sargeant hopes they end up in the same car. "There's so much you can learn from someone like that," he added. For now, the paddock watches Verstappen's Nordschleife debut — the first hint of what a Le Mans campaign might look like.