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Max Verstappen to start last in kart race at Silverstone

4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 3:32 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Max Verstappen to start last in kart race at Silverstone
Summary

Max Verstappen will compete against 100 karts in an event called 'Max vs 100' at Silverstone Circuit on September 16. He will start from the back of the field, attempting to overtake a diverse group of athletes, celebrities, and influencers. The race, described as the world's largest go-kart event, aims to showcase Verstappen's skills in a unique challenge. The Silverstone layout was designed specifically for the race format, which presents significant traffic challenges for Verstappen. The event will be streamed live in the U.S. on Disney+ and the ESPN App.

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Status Watch
  • •Event scheduled for September 16, 2026, at Silverstone Circuit.
  • •Verstappen will start from the back of the field.
  • •Participants include athletes, celebrities, and influencers.
  • •Race format designed specifically for 100 competitors.
  • •Streaming available live in the U.S. on Disney+ and ESPN App.
Latest Updates
  • 4:24 PMESPN — What makes Max Verstappen so good? Career, background and F1 records
  • 2:02 PMMotorsport.com — Max Verstappen to face 100 drivers in ‘world’s biggest kart race’
  • 1:42 PMYahoo Sports — Max Verstappen Will Start Last Against 100 Celebrities, Drivers and Influencers at Silverstone Kart Race
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Formula 1 star Max Verstappen will take on a new challenge next month when he goes up against 100 drivers in what has been touted as the world’s biggest kart race. The Red Bull driver will line up on the back of the grid at a purpose-built kart layout at Silverstone on 16 September, and be tasked with overtaking all 100 rivals before the time runs out. The race, named ‘Max vs 100’ will ...Keep reading

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Max Verstappen is usually trying to keep 21 other Formula 1 drivers behind him. On September 16, Red Bull says he will have 100 karts to chase. The event, called “Max vs 100,” is scheduled for Silverstone Circuit in England,…

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Max Verstappen is returning to his racing roots and is facing 100 drivers in a unique event called Max vs. 100 where the Formula 1 star will attempt to overtake 100 challengers, starting from the back of the grid.

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