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Alex Zanardi, former F1 driver, dies aged 59

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

Italian ex‑Formula 1 driver Alex Zanardi passed away at 59 after a life marked by a 2001 accident that left him a double amputee and a Paralympic champion.

Zanardi, known as the Phoenix for his comeback after losing both legs in a racing crash, won four gold and two silver medals in handbike events at the 2012 London and 2016 Rio Paralympics. He left a legacy of resilience that inspired millions worldwide. ipl-today.in

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