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Five drivers who have taken on extreme sporting challenges
- Sebastian Vettel will run the 2026 London Marathon to raise money for charity, continuing a trend of F1 stars tackling extreme endurance events.
- Valtteri Bottas completed an Ironman triathlon by exercising in his villa, then raced in gravel cycling events for Finland in 2024.
- Jenson Button has pursued triathlons for years, achieving age-group wins and remaining active in endurance events.
- Nico Rosberg’s early-handled training included ITU triathlons, with a notable appearance at the Kitzbuhel event in 2010.
- Mark Webber organized the Mark Webber Challenge in Tasmania, an endurance event to raise money for children's cancer charities.
- Alex Zanardi’s remarkable comeback included handcycling and winning the New York City Marathon in the handcycle division.
- The piece highlights how off-season and career-long fitness routines translate into achievements beyond racing.
- The article credits these athletes with raising awareness and funds for charitable causes beyond their racing careers.
- The London Marathon event is one of the race calendar’s largest mass participation events, attracting diverse participants.
- The piece notes F1 athletes often pursue these challenges during breaks or after retirement to stay fit and engage public support.
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