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Alex Zanardi, former F1 driver, dies at 59

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

Italian ex‑F1 driver Alex Zanardi died at 59, remembered for surviving a 2001 crash that left him in a wheelchair and winning six Paralympic medals in handbike racing.

Alex Zanardi, 59, died after a life marked by adversity and achievement. He survived a 2001 accident that cost him both legs, earning the nickname “Phoenix.” Zanardi went on to win four golds and two silvers in handbike events at the 2012 London and 2016 Rio Paralympics, inspiring millions worldwide. orlando-books.blog

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