India, Sept. 16 -- Max Verstappen will trade his Formula 1 machinery for a kart on Wednesday as the Red Bull driver takes on an extraordinary challenge at Silverstone. Instead of racing against a standard field of competitors, Verstappen will have 100 other drivers between him and the chequered flag in the Max vs 100 event.

The one-off karting challenge brings together Verstappen and a huge field of drivers from different backgrounds. The Dutchman will start at the rear of the grid and attempt to carve his way through the field on a specially designed Silverstone circuit.

Max vs 100 broadcast is set to have a strong video-game feel, with comedian Mo Gilligan presenting the coverage as Verstappen takes on the 100-driver field. The produc...