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Alex Zanardi, ex-Formula 1 driver, dies at 59

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

Former Formula 1 driver and Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi died at age 59. He survived a 2001 crash that left him legless and went on to win six Paralympic medals in handbike racing.

Italian racing legend Alex Zanardi succumbed to complications related to his 2001 crash, which left him without both legs. The 59‑year‑old, who had become a symbol of resilience, earned four gold and two silver Paralympic medals in handbike events at London 2012 and Rio 2016. truewildslot.com

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