Verstappen to race 100 amateur kart drivers at Silverstone live on Disney+

The event is a non-F1 karting challenge showcasing Verstappen's karting roots and will be shown live on Disney+; a Red Bull junior completed a practice run at the circuit beforehand.

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- Format: Verstappen starts from the back and has a set number of laps to overtake 100 competitors.
- Broadcast: Live coverage on Disney+ with build-up ahead of the race.
- Rules: Dress rehearsal used the same elimination-style rules and a 'fast lap' shortcut in different race halves.
- Red Bull staged a practice run with junior Arvid Lindblad acting as Verstappen's stand-in.
- Verstappen's karting background is central to the event's concept and promotion.
- This is part of Verstappen's wider non-F1 racing activities this season.

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