With the exception of martial artists maybe? Who? Sprinters? a shotputter? a longjumper? a synchronised swimmer?
Those guys in the elite formulae (F1, Le Mans, Indy, Rally ect) have to be just as fit, strong and athletic as those who compete in track and field, endurance-triathletes and so on; whilst having the stamina, strength, skill, mental capacity, courage, intelligence, craft and reaction times required to punt a 600BHP - 900BHP + Machine that often exceed 300kph and endure enormous G-forces only comparable to aggressive flight of aircraft. Not to mention that, without doubt, it is the sport with most risk for fatality or serious injury; as well, they are an organic component of what one could describe as a mechanical orchestra, which in the opinion of many, is a beautiful arrangement.