Max vs 100 – Live on September 16
With just over one week to go, Disney+ and ESPN today unveil the key art for “Max vs 100”, the first-of-its-kind motorsport race created with Red Bull, which will stream live in the UK on ESPN on Disney+ as part of customer’s existing subscription. Taking place on 16 September, the livestream will begin at 17:00 BST, with the race starting at 18:00 BST.
The live event will see four-time Formula 1® World Champion and Oracle Red Bull Racing Driver Max Verstappen attempt to overtake 100 drivers at Silverstone, one of the sport’s most iconic circuits.
Triple BAFTA winning British comedian Mo Gilligan will lead the live broadcast, bringing his trademark wit and energy to the event, as part of a wider presenting team who will provide expert race analysis and commentary throughout the challenge.
The event recreates the format that shaped Verstappen’s early career: start at the back, and fight through the field. However, this time the sheer number of competitors makes the outcome anything but certain. The 100 competitors facing off against Verstappen come from every corner of sport and culture.
The race will deliver a fresh take on motorsport coverage, bringing fans closer to the action with game-inspired graphics and cinematic drone footage. Produced by Whisper, the award‑winning, global production company behind some of the world’s most ambitious sports and entertainment storytelling, the broadcast will integrate live race data and on-screen insights will be displayed on screen ensuring fans can follow every stage of the race as it unfolds. In a unique twist, Verstappen will be able to communicate directly with his competitors during the race, offering fans an unparalleled insight into the conversations that help shape the race as it unfolds.
“Max vs 100” joins ESPN’s growing sports offering on Disney+’s in select markets across Europe, giving customers access to premium live sport, flagship studio shows, original programming and more. The offering spans the UEFA Women’s Champions League across Europe, alongside UEFA men’s club competitions, domestic football, local sports channels and major U.S. sports in selected markets.
“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.
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