Completes and wins Red Bull's 'Max vs 100' karting event at Silverstone

Verstappen cleared a 100‑kart field on a purpose‑built Silverstone layout, finishing the challenge on lap 14; the event was organised and reported by Red Bull and covered by major sports outlets.

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- Started 101st on a 101‑kart grid and overtook all 100 drivers in 14 laps, finishing in about 35 minutes.
- Final podium included Jacky Martens (journalist) and Lewis Osler (Red Bull Powertrains technician).
- Verstappen's fastest lap: 2:20.673; next best was 2:23.327.
- The opening lap saw heavy incidents that removed many competitors, leaving Verstappen 37th after Lap 1.
- Race director granted an extra 'fast lap' shortcut to leading group during the event.
- The event was streamed globally (covered by ESPN/Disney+, Reuters, BBC and others).
- Verstappen described the opening lap as 'carnage' but said once in a rhythm it became fun.
- He noted the experience reminded him of his karting roots and praised the track design and data feed.
- Red Bull framed the event as a spectacle and a demonstration of Verstappen's overtaking skill.

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