Archive · 19 Sep 2026
Max Verstappen Wins 100-Kart Challenge After Epic Silverstone Comeback
Max Verstappen joined a very large go-kart race at Silverstone.
There were 100 other people racing identical karts.
He started at the very back, in 101st place.
On his first lap, he passed 63 karts.
He eventually passed everyone and won the race after 35 minutes.
Three Indian gaming and content creators also competed.
Shreeman Legend finished highest among them in 32nd place.
Techno Gamerz said racing beside Verstappen after being caught was an unforgettable experience.
Max Verstappen won the Max vs 100 kart race at Silverstone after starting 101st.
He overtook 63 karts on the opening lap and caught the entire field in 35 minutes.
The event featured 100 creators, journalists, athletes and personalities racing identical karts.
Shreeman Legend finished 32nd, Jonathan Gaming 36th and Techno Gamerz 39th.
Verstappen said the race reminded him of his early karting days and was enjoyable once he found his rhythm.
- Who
- Four-time Formula 1 World Champion Max Verstappen competed against 100 creators, journalists, athletes and other personalities, including three Indian content creators.
- What
- Verstappen won the Max vs 100 go-kart race after starting 101st and making a major comeback.
- When
- The main race followed a practice event held one day earlier; the race itself lasted 35 minutes.
- Where
- Silverstone.
- Why
- The event was staged as a large-scale go-kart challenge using identical karts.
- Race
- Max vs 100
- Winner
- Max Verstappen
- Starting position
- 101st on the grid
- Opening-lap overtakes
- 63 karts
- Highest-finishing Indian
- Shreeman Legend, 32nd place
- Other Indian finishes
- Jonathan Gaming finished 36th; Techno Gamerz finished 39th
- Kart format
- All competitors raced identical karts