Verstappen Overtakes 100 Amateur Go-Karters From Back of Grid at Silverstone
Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen won a go-karting challenge against 100 amateur racers, starting from the back of the grid, according to BBC Sport.
Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing took part in a go-karting challenge at Silverstone in which he started from the back of a grid of 100 amateur racers and went on to beat all of them, BBC Sport reported.
According to the report, Verstappen worked his way through the field to finish ahead of the amateur competitors despite the disadvantageous starting position.
BBC Sport published footage of the event as part of its Formula 1 video coverage. Further details about the specific date of the challenge, the format of the event, or additional context were not provided in the source material.
Sources
- Verstappen easily beats 100 racers in a go-kart — BBC Sport
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
Related articles
Verstappen Says Karting Roots Shaped F1 Career, Prepared Him for New Challenge
In an interview with ESPN's Laurence Edmondson, the Formula 1 champion reflects on his early years in karting and how they readied him for a new competitive test.
Bears' Caleb Williams Carted Off With Hamstring Injury Against Vikings
Chicago quarterback exits Sunday's game against Minnesota after apparent injury on a scrambling play.
Commanders face uphill battle after Jayden Daniels injury in ongoing game
Washington's rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels has left the game, forcing the Commanders to adjust their offense mid-contest.
ESPN Rounds Up NFL Week 2 Pregame Fashion, Spotlighting Pickens and Daniels
The sports outlet's regular feature on players' tunnel and pregame style highlighted looks from George Pickens and Jayden Daniels among others.
Cubs' Bregman hit in face by foul ball, hospitalized for tests
Alex Bregman was struck in the face by a foul ball while standing on deck during Sunday's game against the Reds and was taken to the hospital.
DeVonta Smith Among Top Fantasy Scorers in Week 2, ESPN Reports
ESPN's updated fantasy football scoring tracker shows Philadelphia Eagles receiver DeVonta Smith ranked among the top five performers through Sunday's early NFL games.
Comments
Loading comments…