There is no Formula 1 stage this weekend, but Max Verstappen will not leave the tracks. This Wednesday (16), the four-time Red Bull champion will take on the challenge of racing against 100 kart drivers – detail: starting from the back.
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In the race, the competitor will start from 101st position and during 30 laps, will try to overtake his opponents. The race will take place in Silverstone, United Kingdom, on a circuit built solely for the event.
The broadcast will be global, including Brazil, and will air on Disney+ and the ESPN app. The start time is 1 pm Brasília time – 5 pm local.
The starting grid will be formed in a qualifying session held this Tuesday (15) – only Verstappen knows he will start from the last position. All karts are equalized and during the race, drivers who are overtaken by the Red Bull F1 driver will be eliminated from the track.
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Not only that, but in the first half of the race, Max’s competitors will have access to a shortcut, which is blocked for the Formula 1 driver until the second half of the race, when the Dutchman is allowed to use it.
The participants are content creators, athletes, and celebrities, but 14 names are yet to be announced. Among the participants are two Brazilians: the skateboarder and driver Leticia Bufoni, who participated in the 2025 Porsche Cup season, and the streamer Tettrem.
Max vs 100
When: Wednesday, September 16
Where: Silverstone, England
How to watch: Disney+ and ESPN app
Time: 1 pm [Brasília time]
Duration: 30 laps
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