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Max Verstappen races 100 celebrities in epic go-kart showdown
The four-time F1 champion takes on 100 opponents at Silverstone in a 30-lap challenge unlike anything he's faced before.
In brief
The four-time F1 champion takes on 100 opponents at Silverstone in a 30-lap challenge unlike anything he's faced before. Max Verstappen is competing in Max vs 100, a unique go-kart race at Silverstone where he starts last and must pass 100 celebrities and athletes in 30 laps to win. Originally reported by TechRadar.
Max takes on 100 in historic race
Just 72 hours after the Spanish Grand Prix, four-time F1 champion Max Verstappen faces 100 celebrities, athletes and content creators in the world's biggest go-kart race at Silverstone.
The format is simple but brutal
Verstappen starts 101st on the grid with 30 laps to pass all 100 opponents in identical go-karts. Every driver he overtakes gets eliminated from the race.
Shortcuts and strategy add twists
All drivers can use one shortcut during the race, but Verstappen must wait until the second half while opponents use theirs before the midway point. Drivers will be mic'd up for live commentary.
Star-studded lineup of opponents
Verstappen faces freestyle mountain biker Matt Jones, YouTuber TheDonato, 2019 Love Island UK winner Amber Gill and 99 other celebrities and athletes. Mo Gilligan hosts the event.
Watch free on Disney Plus worldwide
Disney Plus streams Max vs 100 globally including the UK, Canada and Australia. Coverage starts at 5pm BST with the race at 6pm on Wednesday, September 16.
Free options in the USA via ESPN
ESPN broadcasts the race in the US at 1pm ET. YouTube TV, Fubo and DirecTV Stream all offer free trials with ESPN access for cord-cutters.
Use a VPN to watch from anywhere
If you're traveling abroad, a VPN like NordVPN lets you access your home country's streaming services to watch Max vs 100 from anywhere in the world.
Race times across time zones
The race starts at 6pm BST on September 16 in the UK, 1pm ET in the US, 10am PT on the west coast, and 3am AEST on September 17 in Australia.
The essence
Max Verstappen is competing in Max vs 100, a unique go-kart race at Silverstone where he starts last and must pass 100 celebrities and athletes in 30 laps to win.
