F1 driver Valtteri Bottas takes Ironman to the next level; completes epic 226 km triathlon at home

Lifestyle expert Paul Ripke shared a video on Instagram showing how Bottas went about the intensive feat.

The video kicks off with Bottas waking up and diving straight into his pool. He methodically swims back and forth, completing 3,800 meters through countless laps. Without missing a beat, he transitions into the cycling portion. Wearing his shorts, he rides the peloton bike, logging an incredible 180 km. Bottas even eats his lunch mid-ride, staying fuelled as he powers through.

For the marathon, he jumps onto his treadmill, pushing through spasms and fatigue. “Body is starting to hurt. But I have to keep going,” he says in the video. By evening, Bottas completes the entire triathlon.

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The video has racked up over five million views and F1 enthusiasts and Bottas fans have flooded the post with comments.

One user wrote, “People talking about mental strength just because he did this indoor. Do you know the mental strength he needs to drive a Sauber almost every day for 3 years?”

Another user wrote, “This is ridiculously impressive. Just goes to show the fitness level you need in F1.” A third user commented, “As someone that has done an Ironman this is the most insane way to do it.”

Bottas’s exit from Sauber

Bottas has been with Kick Sauber for over three years, but the team recently announced his departure in a statement. Sauber’s statement said, “After open and constructive discussions with Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu, we mutually concluded that conditions to continue together could not be met so we agreed that it is time to part ways. We would like to thank both for the contribution they have made to the team in the last three years. They have been the embodiment of professionalism, using their experience and enthusiasm to support our growth.”