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Alex Zanardi, former F1 driver, dies at 59

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

Former Formula 1 driver Alex Zanardi died aged 59 after a life marked by tragedy and triumph.

Zanardi, who survived a 2001 crash that left him double‑legless, went on to win six Paralympic medals in handbike racing. The Italian, nicknamed the Phoenix, was celebrated worldwide for his remarkable comeback. tbzikra.org

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