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Former F1 driver Alex Zanardi dies at 59

Published May 2, 2026 · Updated May 2, 2026 · El País

Italian racing legend Alex Zanardi died at 59 after a career that spanned Formula 1 and Paralympic glory.

Alex Zanardi, born in Bologna in 1966, was an iconic figure in motorsport and a Paralympic champion. After a 1999 crash left him a double‑leg amputee, he returned to racing in handbike, winning four gold and two silver medals at the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Games. esporist.org

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