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Sebastian Vettel smashes “ambitious” London Marathon goal – this is how fast he ran it
Four-time Formula 1 world champion Sebastian Vettel completed the 2026 London Marathon in under three hours, raising money for the Grand Prix Trust and the Brain & Spine Foundation alongside F1 journalist Tom Clarkson. The Grand Prix Trust, founded by Jackie Stewart, supports F1 personnel, while the Brain & Spine Foundation, founded by Professor Sid Watkins, helps those with neurological conditions. Vettel finished the 26.2-mile race in warm conditions with a time of 02:59:08, achieving his goal. He expressed excitement and happiness about the experience, encouraging others to participate. Vettel and Clarkson aimed to raise £5,000 but exceeded expectations, collecting nearly £9,000 for charity. Vettel, a former F1 driver with 4 world titles, completed the marathon in his first attempt and retired from F1 in 2022.
