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Former Formula One driver Alex Zanardi has died. The driver was 59 years old at the time of death. Estonian broadcaster reported the death of 59-year-old Aleks Zanardi, described as a versatile para-sports athlete and pilot.

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Sources · 7 independent

Tokyo FM

“Former Formula One Driver Alex Zanardi Dies”

MCOT FM 100.5 News

“Former Formula One driver Alex Zanardi dies. The cause of death was not immediately specified.”

Radio 24 Ore

“Alex Zanardi, former Formula 1 driver, has died. The news was confirmed by his family.”

Radio 24

“Former Formula One driver Alex Zanardi dies. The cause of death was not immediately specified.”

MCOT FM 100.5 News

“Former Formula One driver Alex Zanardi dies. The cause of death was not specified in the report.”

Radio 1

“Former Formula One driver Alex Zanardi has died.”

MCOT FM 100.5 News

“Former Formula One driver Alex Zanardi dies. The circumstances of his death were not immediately clear.”

VOV1 Vietnam

“Former Formula One Driver Alex Zanardi Dies”

MCOT FM 100.5 News

“Former Formula One Driver Alex Zanardi Dies”

Radio 24 Ore

“Former Formula One Driver Alex Zanardi Dies”

Radio 24 Ore

“Alex Zanardi dies”

Radio X

“Former Formula One Driver Alex Zanardi Dies”

BBC Radio 5

“Former Formula One Driver Alex Zanardi Dies”

ABC NewsRadio AU

“Alex Zanardi... who's died at the age of 59. Zanardi turned to paracycling after losing his legs in a crash.”

BBC World Service

“the sad news that we've been hearing today is that the former Formula One driver and Paralympic...”

BBC World Service

“been hearing today is that the former Formula One driver and Paralympic...”

BBC WS backup

“the sad news that we've been hearing today is that the former Formula One driver and Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi has died at the age of 59.”

BBC WS backup

“in 2001. He'd raced for the Jordan, the Minardi and the Lotus.”

ABC NewsRadio AU

“He was a very humble man. He downplayed his achievements, but inspired so many people, and I'm sure he'll have incoming contact with him as well.”

BBC World Service

“the former Formula One driver and Paralympic... he always gave the most eloquent, long answers where his press officers would almost like get impatient”

BBC WS backup

“the sad news that the former Formula One driver and Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi has died.”

BBC WS backup

“the former Formula One driver and Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi has died.”

RTL 102.5

“Alex Zanardi si è spento, come annunciato dalla famiglia, dopo sei anni di lotta seguiti all'ultimo grave incidente. Nato a Bologna nel 1966, ex pilota di Formula 1.”

Radio 24

“Pilota non banale, Zanardi lo è stato prima e dopo il tragico incidente del Lausitzring nel settembre 2001.”

Radio 24

“Alex e sono un pilota", disse al mondo durante la cerimonia inaugurale.”

BBC WS backup

“former racing driver and Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi has died at the age of 59.”

RNZ National

“And Alex Zanardi, an Italian Formula One driver who went on to win Paralympic gold medals after he was seriously injured in a racing car crash.”

Vikerraadio

“59-jährig verabschiedete sich unser Endzeitpilot und vielseitiger Paraspordi-Estländer Aleks Sana.”

Vikerraadio

“Und 59-jährig verabschiedete sich unser Endzeitpilot und vielseitiger Paraspordi-Estländer Aleks Sana.”

BBC Radio 4

“In a statement, motorsports governing body the FIA said Alex Zanardi embodied courage, resilience and the very best values of racing, describing him as an inspiration far beyond the world of sport.”

France Inter

“C'est vraiment triste et dommage qu'aujourd'hui il ne soit plus là. La vie d'Alex Zanardi avait de nouveau basculé en juin 2020 lors d'une collision avec un camion.”

France Inter

“La vie d'Alex Zanardi avait de nouveau basculé en juin 2020 lors d'une collision avec un camion. Cet accident a signé la fin de sa carrière sportive.”

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