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The ruthless Dutchman, who warned participants “it’s not a charity event” on race radio, moved up to 10th by the start of lap six and was fourth by lap 10, with each driver he passed having to retire.<\/p>\n
At that stage, the remaining three racers – the grid was made up of TV, sport and social media personalities, with no professional racing drivers – were Dutch F1 journalist Jacky Martens, Red Bull engine builder Lewis Osler and YouTuber Zac Alsop.<\/p>\n
All three were given an extra ‘fast lap’ where they could cut a corner of the track to try to hold off Verstappen for longer, but he inevitably reeled them in.<\/p>\n
Martens, who was on pole position after qualifying, was the final driver to be passed as Verstappen completed his challenge with 40 minutes and 21 laps to spare.<\/p>\n
Verstappen began his racing career as a junior in karting and won four consecutive F1 titles between 2021 and 2024.<\/p>\n
“It was great to just be back in a go-kart again and go back to basics, it reminded me of racing back in the day,” he added.<\/p>\n
“It’s a really beautiful track and well designed. I had a great day and it was good to come out with the win.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n