Alex Zanardi: celý příběh

Alex Zanardi, the former F1 driver who lost both legs in a racing crash and went on to win gold medals as a para-cyclist, has died at the age of 59. Alex Zanardi se v tento sobota stává jedním z témat, která přitahují pozornost v zemi Czechia.

Fakta

• Alex Zanardi, the former F1 driver who lost both legs in a racing crash and went on to win gold medals as a para-cyclist, has died at the age of 59.
• “It is with deep sorrow that the family announces the passing of Alessandro Zanardi, which occurred suddenly yesterday evening, 1 May,” his family said in a statement. “Alex passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family and friends.
• Alex Zanardi, the former Formula One driver who lost both legs in a racing crash and went on to win Paralympic gold medals, has died at the age of 59, his family said on Saturday.
• Alessandro Zanardi also raced in Formula 1 as a team-mate of Ralf Schumacher.
• The Italian ex-racing driver Alessandro Zanardi has died at the age of 59. (archive picture).

Co víme

Podrobněji, Alex Zanardi, the former Formula One driver who lost both legs in a racing crash and went on to win Paralympic gold medals, has died at the age of 59, his family said on Saturday.

Konkrétně, Alessandro Zanardi also raced in Formula 1 as a team-mate of Ralf Schumacher.

Dále the Italian ex-racing driver Alessandro Zanardi has died at the age of 59. (archive picture).

Stojí za zmínku, že Zanardi, from Bologna, made his F1 debut in 1991 and later achieved success in the Cart series in the United States, winning back-to-back championships in 1997 and 1998.

V tuto chvíli Zanardi, born in Bologna on October 23, 1966, leaves his wife Daniela and son Niccolo.

Čísla

“It is with deep sorrow that the family announces the passing of Alessandro Zanardi, which occurred suddenly yesterday evening, 1 May,” his family said in a statement. “Alex passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family and friends.

Konkrétně, the former Formula 1 driver and later disabled athlete Alessandro Zanardi has died at the age of 59.

Dále Zanardi took part in more than 40 Formula 1 races between 1991 and 1999.

Stojí za zmínku, že But the Italian's story of suffering was not over yet: in 2020, Zanardi lost control of his handbike during a charity race in Tuscany and collided with a truck.

Co se říká

“The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to all those who are showing their support at this time and asks that their grief and privacy be respected during this period of mourning.”

“America is far away, on the other side of the moon,” sang Lucio Dalla, another son of Bologna.

Kontext

Stojí za zmínku, že If we close our eyes, that’s how Alex Zanardi comes to mind.

V tuto chvíli 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.

Podrobněji, In 1995, Zanardi signed with Ganassi, beginning his epic run in the United States, winning two CART titles (now IndyCar).

Konkrétně, On September 15, 2001, at the Lausitzring, with 13 laps to go, Zanardi lost control of his car exiting the pits due to fluids on the track.

Dále after six weeks in hospital and 15 operations: Zanardi returned home to begin rehabilitation.

Shrnutí

• The Italian ex-racing driver Alessandro Zanardi has died at the age of 59. (archive picture).
• The former Formula 1 driver and later disabled athlete Alessandro Zanardi has died at the age of 59.
• 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.