Alex Zanardi died on May 1, 2026, at age 59. The news was widely reported across motorsport outlets and major news services, noting his life and career as a Formula 1 driver, CART champion, and multiple Paralympic gold medalist. He passed away surrounded by family after years of recovery from a life-changing handbike accident in 2020.[1][2][3][9][10]
The sporting world mourns the Bologna-born CART champion and Paralympic gold medallist, who passed away on May 1 nearly six years after a terrible crash while taking part in a handbike relay
www.autosport.comItalian motorsport legend Alex Zanardi has passed away at the age of 59, six years after suffering life-changing injuries in a handbike accident.
www.news.gpFormer F1 driver, CART champion and Paralympic gold medallist passes away nearly six years after 2020 crash
www.motorsport.comFormer F1 driver, CART champion and Paralympic gold medallist passes away nearly six years after 2020 crash
au.motorsport.comZanardi made his F1 debut in 1991 and later became a four-time Paralympic gold medallist after losing both his legs in a high-speed crash.
news.stv.tvAlex Zanardi, Italian auto racing champion-turned-Paralympic gold medalist whose career was marked by two life-altering accidents, has died at age 59.
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