Silverstone report: Verstappen beats 100 karters

BBC Sport reported Max Verstappen beat 100 amateur karters from the back at Silverstone. The Red Bull Racing driver is fourth in 2026 on 221 points.

BBC Sport reported that Max Verstappen beat 100 amateur karters in a challenge at Silverstone after starting from the back of the grid. With the incident unconfirmed in the supplied information, it remains a reported off-track appearance rather than an official result.

The outlet said Verstappen finished ahead of the amateur field, but no timing, event format or other details were included in the material provided. The Red Bull Racing driver is fourth in the 2026 drivers' championship on 221 points, and his Formula 1 record stands at 242 starts, 71 wins, 51 pole positions and 129 podiums.