Former Formula One Driver Alex Zanardi Dies At 59
Former Formula One driver Alex Zanardi has died at the age of 59. Zanardi lost both his legs in a severe accident in 2001 but went on to become a successful handbiker, winning 12 world titles. He survived another serious accident in 2020.
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BNR Nieuwsradio
“En in Italië is oud-formule 1-coureur Alex Zanardi overleden. Hij was 59. Nadat hij in 2001 bij een zwaar ongeluk zijn beide benen verloor, ging hij verder als handbiker en veroverde 12 keer de wereldtitel.”
BBC Radio 4
“later took up handcycling, winning gold at the London and Rio Paralympics.”
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