DISNEY+ & ESPN UNVEIL KEY ART FOR "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(R) 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.

END

About Disney+

Disney+ is the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic, along with The Simpsons and outside the U.S., general entertainment brand Hulu. As the flagship direct-to-consumer streaming service from The Walt Disney Company, Disney+ serves as a connection point for audiences around the world with an unmatched collection of award-winning general entertainment, gold-standard family programming and global sports programming from ESPN. With unprecedented access to Disney's long history of incredible film and television entertainment, it is also the exclusive streaming home for the newest releases from The Walt Disney Studios. For more, visit disneyplus.com, or find the Disney+ app on most mobile and connected TV devices.

ABOUT WHISPER

Whisper is a leading global, independent production company where Entertainment is Everything. Founded in 2010, Whisper functions as a multi-genre powerhouse that combines a dynamic, people-first culture with the scale to deliver for the world's biggest broadcasters and brands. Following its 2026 return to private ownership, the group has reinforced its long-standing commitment to disruptive storytelling and technological innovation.

With over 300 staff in offices across the UK, EMEA and North America, Whisper delivers world-class production across its core pillars of Sport, Entertainment, Documentaries, Gaming and Branded Content, supported by end-to-end Social and Digital services.

Whisper is proud to work on the most iconic sporting events and in partnership with global federations and rights-holders, including UEFA, Formula 1, EA, Wimbledon, and FIFA. Whisper's innovative production - which includes Women's Rugby World Cup, Paralympics, BBC Sports Personality of the Year, Built In Birmingham: Brady & The Blues, Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune - is consistently delivered in collaboration with major SVODs and broadcasters such as Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, BBC, ITV, and Channel 4.

A multi-award-winning industry leader, Whisper is a BAFTA winner and multi-Emmy nominee, consistently recognised as a Sunday Times and Broadcast "Best Places to Work" winner.