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Alex Zanardi, F1 driver and Paralympic champion, dies

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

Former Formula 1 driver Alex Zanardi, who survived a catastrophic crash that left him paralyzed and won six Paralympic medals, has died at 59.

Italian former F1 driver Alex Zanardi, known for his remarkable comeback after a 2001 crash that left him paralyzed, passed away on Tuesday. He was celebrated for winning four gold and two silver medals in handbike events at the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. michezonews.co.za

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