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Alex Zanardi, ex-F1 driver and Paralympic champion, dies at 59

Italian racing driver Alex Zanardi, who became a Paralympic cycling champion after losing both legs in an accident, has died, his family said.

Published May 2, 2026, 5:31 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Alex Zanardi, the Italian former Formula One driver who became a Paralympic cycling champion after losing both legs in an accident, has died at age 59. His family announced his death Saturday.