Max Verstappen to race 100 karts at Silverstone today
Max Verstappen, the four-time Formula 1 champion, is racing at Silverstone today against 100 other drivers—all in identical go-karts, with Verstappen starting last. As he overtakes each kart during the 30-lap race, that kart is eliminated. Both Verstappen and the others can use a shortcut once, but he has to wait until the race’s second half. The event streams live at noon Eastern.
- Verstappen starts 101st; overtaken karts are eliminated
- All drivers use the same karts, minimizing equipment gaps
- Drivers can each use a shortcut once per race
- Verstappen’s shortcut only allowed after halfway mark
- Race streams live on Disney+ and ESPN at noon Eastern
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