Max Verstappen to compete against 100 drivers in karting race
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 2:02 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Max Verstappen will participate in a karting event named 'Max vs 100' at Silverstone on September 16. He will start from the back of the grid and aims to overtake 100 competitors, including athletes and content creators. The race, organized by Red Bull, will feature a purpose-built layout designed by David Terrien, who noted the challenge of overtaking that many drivers in the allotted time. The event will be broadcast live on Disney+ and ESPN, integrating innovative graphical elements. Verstappen expressed his excitement about returning to karting, emphasizing the importance of fundamental skills learned in earlier years.
- •Verstappen races against 100 drivers at Silverstone on September 16.
- •The event is titled 'Max vs 100' and features various athletes.
- •The karting layout is specially designed by David Terrien.
- •The race will be broadcast live on Disney+ and ESPN.
- •Verstappen highlights the importance of karting fundamentals.
- 2:02 PMYahoo Sports — Max Verstappen to face 100 drivers in ‘world’s biggest kart race’
"Red Bull announces big 101-driver karting contest headlined by four-time F1 champion Verstappen
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