Verstappen to race 100 drivers in karting challenge at Silverstone

Four-time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen will return to his karting roots on September 16, 2026, to take on a unique challenge: starting from the back of a grid of 100 rivals at Silverstone and attempting to overtake every one of them before time expires. The event, titled "Max vs 100," has been announced by Red Bull as one of the biggest go-kart races ever staged.

The race will feature a diverse field of competitors, including Red Bull athletes, celebrities, content creators, and everyday fans invited from around the world. Among the confirmed participants are ultrarunner Arda Saatçi, basketball coach Chris Matthews, freestyle mountain biker Matt Jones, and streamers TheGrefg, Caedrel, and TheDonato. Verstappen, who began karting at age four and won multiple European and world titles before his F1 debut in 2015, said the event offers a welcome return to the discipline where he learned the fundamentals of racing.

"In go-karts you learn all the basics: starts, defending, overtaking," Verstappen said. "Of course, I spent a long period of my life go-karting, so it's always nice to return. It's about understanding the grip of the go-kart. I've done so many years in...