Max Verstappen has a big problem at Silverstone soon: before he can win the Max vs 100 karting event, he has to get past 100 other drivers. During a livestream, the four-time Formula 1 world champion joked that he had already checked whether the rules allowed a more forceful solution. “I actually asked Red Bull because there’s like 100 guys [against me], am I allowed to shunt them or not? And they’re like, ‘No, ideally not.’” That is Verstappen being Verstappen. And while he’s joking, he may be wondering whether this could be his way through. Max Verstappen on karting against 100 people: “I actually asked Red Bull because there’s like 100 guys [against me], am I allowed to shunt them or not? And they’re like, ‘No, ideally not.’” by u/anthn885 in formula1 Why Max vs 100 Is So Difficult Red Bull and Disney describe Max vs 100 as a traffic-management exercise disguised as a race. Verstappen is expected to begin from the back, effectively 101st, with the entire 100-driver field ahead of him. All 101 karts are planned to run at once on September 16 at the legendary Silverstone track. This will not use Silverstone’s regular Formula 1 circuit. Red Bull says David Terrien designed a dedicated layout for the event. Terrien, a French racing driver, kart designer, and former youth karting world champion, also serves as race director, with the unusual circuit intended to make room for the enormous grid. The key to success lies not in executing a flawless pass but in navigating through a rough and unpredictable group of competitors. Verstappen will need to judge gaps, avoid losing momentum, and decide when a pass is worth the risk. Sebastian Job, a professional sim racer for Oracle Red Bull Racing, concluded: “I think to overtake 100 cars