Former Formula One driver and Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi has died at the age of 59. His family announced the news on Saturday, May 2.
The Italian auto racing champion was a two-time CART champion who competed at the peak of his powers before losing both legs in a horrific racing crash. Despite the accident, his drive to compete endured.
Zanardi went on to become a four-time Paralympic gold medalist. He is credited with helping transform the perception of disability in Italy.
Ex-Paralympian, F1 driver Zanardi dies at 59
Alex Zanardi, F1 driver and multiple CART and Paralympic champion, dies at 59
Alex Zanardi, auto racing champion who won Paralympic gold after life-altering accidents, dies at 59
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