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Formula 1 mourns the death of Alex Zanardi, the former F1 driver and Paralympic champion, who has passed away at the age of 59. Alex Zanardi vokser denne lørdag frem som et av temaene som tiltrekker seg oppmerksomhet i Norway.

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• Formula 1 mourns the death of Alex Zanardi, the former F1 driver and Paralympic champion, who has passed away at the age of 59.
• Former Formula 1 driver and Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi dies at the age of 59.
• Former Formula 1 driver and Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi has died at the age of 59.
• 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.

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I detalj, Former Formula 1 driver and Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi dies at the age of 59.

Konkret, Former Formula 1 driver and Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi has died at the age of 59.

I tillegg 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.

Det er verdt å merke seg at Former Formula 1 driver-turned-Paralympic athlete Alex Zanardi has passed away at the age of 59.

På dette stadiet Paying tribute to his friend and compatriot, Formula 1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali said: “I am deeply saddened by the passing of my dear friend Alex Zanardi.

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“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.

Konkret, 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.

I tillegg Stefano Domenicali, F1 president, said in a statement: “I am deeply saddened by the passing of my dear friend Alex Zanardi.

Det er verdt å merke seg at Zanardi returned to motorsport after his crash, winning four times for BMW in the World Touring Car Championship from 2005-09.

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“At this time, my heartfelt thoughts and deepest sympathies are with his wife Daniela, his son Niccolò, the rest of the family and all those who had the privilege of knowing him.”

“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.”

“While his loss is profoundly felt, his legacy remains strong.”

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Det er verdt å merke seg at She added: "Alex Zanardi knew how to get back in the game every time, facing even the toughest challenges with determination, clarity, and a strength of spirit that was truly exceptional.

På dette stadiet Bologna-born Zanardi suffered serious head injuries in 2020 when he lost control of his handbike during a road race in Tuscany and crashed into an oncoming truck.

I detalj, Formula 1's governing body the FIA said, external Zanardi's "journey from life-changing accident to Paralympics gold medallist made him one of sport's most admired competitors and an enduring symbol of courage and determination".

Konkret, Zanardi won the H4 time trial and H4 road race at London 2012 and was selected to be the Italy team's flagbearer at the closing ceremony.

I tillegg Formula 1 boss Stefano Domenicali described Zanardi as "an inspirational person, as a human and as an athlete".

Oppsummering

• 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.
• Zanardi, born in Bologna on October 23, 1966, leaves his wife Daniela and son Niccolo.
• Zanardi survived but only after both legs were amputated – one at the knee, one at the hip.