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JANJA GARNBRET vs Max: Olympic Climber Tackles 101-Kart Silverstone Showdown

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September 15, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • JANJA GARNBRET, two-time Olympic gold medalist and 51-time World Climbing Series winner, enters Red Bull’s elimination challenge where Verstappen starts last and passes 100 competitors over 30 laps at Silverstone.
  • The Slovenian climbing legend, first woman to onsight 5.14b and second to climb 5.15c, brings exceptional upper body strength and control against F1’s reigning champion in unfamiliar karting territory.
  • SARAH LEZITO joins diverse 89-name entry list mixing automotive personalities, Olympians, TikTokers and Twitch streamers, with remaining competitors unannounced ahead of tomorrow’s elimination format race.

UPCOMING:

  • Max Vs 100 Go-Kart Challenge at Silverstone – September 16, 2026

LINKS TO RACER'S PROFILE PAGES:

SARAH LEZITO

go-kart racing, oracle red bull racing, silverstone

GRRL! summary based upon reporting by Amber DaSilva originally appearing on www.jalopnik.com