Max Verstappen predicts 'carnage' at unique Red Bull outing

Max Verstappen is bracing for "carnage" as he takes on 100 opponents in a one-off Red Bull karting race at Silverstone on Wednesday evening. The four-time champion starts from the back of a 101-kart grid and has 30 laps to pass everyone—eliminating each rival as he goes.

Why it matters:

It's a rare return to Verstappen's roots in a deliberately chaotic format. With 101 karts fighting for space, the race will test the racecraft and patience that made him an F1 champion.

The Details:

• Verstappen starts last and must overtake all 100 opponents to win; any driver he passes is eliminated.
• He expects a hectic, unpredictable race: "It is going to be quite interesting and very hectic to see the carnage unfold in front of me."
• Patience will be essential: "Trying to race 100 people will be very tough and will require patience to get through the field as quickly as possible."
• "This is, of course, something only Red Bull would do," he added.

Between the lines:

Verstappen hasn't raced karts in years and plans to lean on data from qualifying simulations to get comfortable with the circuit and grip. "I haven't driven in go karting in quite a few years so it will be fun to go back and see how I go," he said. "It will be about learning the circuit itself and getting comfortable with the grip of the kart."

What's next:

The race starts at 18:00 local time and streams live on Disney+. Verstappen may be the favorite, but with 100 karts ahead, even he knows the first lap could be chaos.