Published 18:29 IST, November 12th 2024

Valtteri Bottas Shifts Lanes, Conquers The Ironman Triathlon at Home Following Sauber F1 Departure

Following his exit from Sauber F1 Team, Valtteri Bottas Completes the Ironman Triathlon challenge, which puts an athlete's physical endurance on display.

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One of most entertaining drivers, Valtteri Bottas, has been a famed personality in F1 circuit. Throughout years, he has competed for high-profile teams and has also teamed up with seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton. Bottas, who might be without an F1 seat in upcoming season, took up a new challenge which tests endurance of an athlete, and he showcased peak physical capacity.  

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F1 Driver Valtteri Bottas Proves Peak Physical Endurance By Completing Ironman Triathlon 

As Valtteri Bottas pondered a move after his termination from Sauber F1 Team, Finnish motorsport driver performed one of most arduous physical challenges, Ironman Triathlon. He did t hit tracks and did entire thing in his backyard. triathlon involves 2.4 miles of swimming in first round, which les to a 12-mile cycling run, and n it hes into a marathon-like run for 26.2 miles.

Bottas shared video over social media platform Instagram, and Finnish driver completed entire challenge while at home and me use of all things necessary to complete challenge. He utilized his backyard swimming pool for first round, followed by a home cycling setup and n a tremill for marathon run. triathlon is kwn to test endurance of athletes who participate in event, and Valtteri also me a pit stop to do some stretching, as he felt excruciating pain while performing task. However, he mand to complete entire endurance course within time limit, which generally lasts for 17 hours with some cutoff times for every round.

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Concerning Kick Sauber, F1 Team has experienced a significant transformation. motorsport team signed Gabriel Bortoleto, a 20-year-old Brazilian driver who will debut in Formula One in following year. Toger with Nico Hülkenberg, Bortoleto will compete in 2025 and possibly beyond.

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Due to decision, Zhou Guanyu and Valtteri Bottas, current drivers for Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber, will t be able to compete in Formula One in 2025. Sauber's car has been mainly uncompetitive this season, and neir has scored a single point. Since 2022, y have both been with Sauber. According to reports, Bottas may play a reserve role for Mercedes AMG F1, his previous team.

18:29 IST, November 12th 2024