Valtteri Bottas Completes Backyard Ironman Triathlon

Valtteri Bottas, the 35-year-old Formula One driver recently dropped from Sauber's lineup, completed an Ironman challenge in his backyard, showcasing remarkable resilience despite the setback. He swam 3.8 km in his infinity pool, cycled 180 km on an exercise bike for over five hours, and ran a full marathon, burning over 7,000 calories in total. This ambitious undertaking, documented by photographer Paul Ripke, took Bottas just under 11 hours to finish, punctuated by breaks for coffee and snacks. Bottas's effort comes as he has three remaining races before transitioning out of F1, with new drivers set to join Sauber next season. His completion of the Ironman challenge hints at a potential future in triathlons, as he maintains his physical fitness during the off-period. Bottas concluded his day by relaxing with a glass of wine after his grueling physical feat.