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Alex Zanardi, former F1 driver and Paralympian, dies at 59

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

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

Alex Zanardi, the Italian ex‑Formula 1 driver known as the Phoenix for his comeback after a 1999 crash that left him without legs, passed away at 59. He had won four gold and two silver medals in handbike events at the 2012 London and 2016 Rio Paralympic Games, inspiring millions worldwide. milkshake.it.com

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