The Max vs 100 karting challenge took place yesterday, September 16th, and in case you missed it, the playful competition pitted four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen against 100 go-karters made up of Red Bull athletes, gamers, social media creators, streamers, and media personalities.
Organized by Red Bull in partnership with Disney+ and ESPN, the event took place on a purpose-built circuit in Silverstone. The 101-kart lineup was a sight to behold, and to capture all the action, drones were used along with the trackside cameras. The whole question of the challenge was “Can Max overtake all 100 drivers ahead of him?” And as you will see, it didn’t take long for carnage to ensue.
The challenge was set for 30 laps with a maximum duration of 75 minutes. To make things even more fun, a proximity chat feature was added to the drivers’ intercom devices, allowing Max to communicate with the other competitors and the commentary team. The entire setup gave the challenge a video-game-like feel, right down to the design of the leaderboard tower.
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The Oracle Red Bull Racing F1 driver returns to the track on September 26 at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. If you want to watch his most recent go-kart outing, grab some popcorn and check out the full challenge below.
Watch: Max Verstappen vs 100 go-karts around Silverstone
