Verstappen beats 100 karters (from the back) in Red Bull event
The Race • • sports
Key Points:
- Max Verstappen started from the back of the grid and impressively overtook 64 karts on the first lap during Red Bull's Max vs 100 event at Silverstone.
- The race featured 100 celebrity karters, including content creators, athletes, and fans, who received tuition and practice time before competing.
- Participants were allowed one shortcut during the race, but Verstappen lost this advantage early, and the top four racers were given an extra shortcut to try to hinder his progress.
- Despite these challenges, Verstappen reached the front within 35 minutes by passing the leading trio of Jacky Martens, Lewis Osler, and Zac Alsop, finishing well ahead.
- Verstappen described the event as a lot of fun and acknowledged some luck helped him during the race.
