Vettel goes sub-3 hours with impressive run in London Marathon

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Sebastian Vettel proved that he’s still got serious pace, even without an engine in his back.

Donning his running shoes, the four-time F1 world champion tackled Sunday’s 2026 London Marathon alongside F1’s Tom Clarkson.

While Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe was busy rewriting history with a staggering 1:59:30 – the world’s first official sub-two-hour marathon – Vettel was running for two good causes, raising funds along with Clarkson for the Grand Prix Trust and the Brain & Spine Foundation.

Crossing the finish line in a blistering 2:59:08, Seb averaged a pace of 4:15 per kilometer, proving that whether he’s burning fuel or burning calories, the man remains a master of the fast lane.

Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.