Max vs 100 race live on Disney+
August 25, 2026

By Nik Roseveare



Disney+ and ESPN have announced Max vs 100, a motorsport race created with Red Bull, which will stream live globally on ESPN on Disney+ on September 16th. The live event will see four-time Formula 1 World Champion and Red Bull athlete Max Verstappen attempt to overtake 100 drivers.

Taking place at the iconic Silverstone circuit, 101 karts will line up on the grid at once for one of the biggest go-kart races the world has ever seen. The closed race will bring together Red Bull athletes and gaming talent, social media creators, streamers, media personalities and surprise guests from around the world as they attempt to keep the lead on Verstappen.


Confirmed guest drivers include ultrarunner Arda Saatçi, basketball coach Chris Matthews, freestyle mountain biker Matt Jones and Red Bull streamers TheGrefg, Caedrel and TheDonato. Verstappen will be able to communicate directly with his competitors during the race, offering viewers an insight into the conversations that help shape the race as it unfolds.

British presenter and comedia Mo Gilligan will lead the live broadcast as part of a wider presenting team who will provide expert race analysis and commentary throughout the event

Verstappen commented: “In go-karts you learn all the basics: starts, defending, overtaking. Of course, I spent a long period of my life go-karting, so it’s always nice to return. It’s about understanding the grip of the go-kart. I’ve done so many years in go-karting that you quite naturally get back into things.”

Sean Doyle, Vice President, Unscripted, Disney+ EMEA, said: “The moment we heard the idea for ‘Max vs 100’, we knew it was something really special. Taking one of the greatest racing drivers in the world and asking him to overtake 100 drivers is the kind of challenge you can’t help but want to see play out. Working with Red Bull, we’ve created a live event that’s ambitious, entertaining and genuinely unpredictable. It’s another exciting step as we continue to expand our live and sports entertainment offering on Disney+, and we can’t wait to bring the excitement of live motorsport to a new generation of fans.”

Gilligan added: “I’m absolutely thrilled to be teaming up with Disney on this hugely ambitious project. Max Verstappen, 100 drivers and one massive race – this show is going to be truly spectacular. It’s fast, unpredictable and, above all, a lot of fun. Somehow, I’ve got the best seat in the house, and I can’t wait to take everyone watching on Disney+ along for the ride.”



The circuit at Silverstone has been purpose-built for the occasion by Race Director and French racing driver David Terrien, a renowned kart designer and youth karting world champion, making it possible for 101 karts to race simultaneously for the first time. The race will be produced by Whisper.

Max vs 100. is a Red Bull Media House production, commissioned by Angela Jain, Head of Content, Disney+ EMEA, and Sean Doyle, VP, Unscripted, Disney+ EMEA. The live event is executive produced by Antonia Howard-Taylor, Disney+ EMEA, Ignacio Leon, Red Bull Executive Producer, Kutlu Baklacioglu, Red Bull Head of Motorsports Network, and Simon Corney, Executive Producer Whisper.