Alessandro Zanardi

[donthaveanickname]

Sad news as former F1 driver, CART champion, WTCC race winner and four-time Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi has passed at the age of 59.

His comeback from near-fatal injuries he suffered at the 2001 Lausitzring CART race inspired people around the world.

RIP

https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/the-sports-world-is-in-mourning-alex-zanardi-has-died-at-the-age-of-59/10817209/

 

[Greg]

He was so courageous and worked so hard to overcome his injuries (that is an understatement, there are not enough words to articulate his courage)

RIP

 

[Tony_K]

An amazing athlete. I still have this image of him standing there eating a plate of pasta in between practice sessions at Portland. Sad his life has ended so early.

 

[TexasRaceLady]

His zest for life was inspirational. RIP, Alex.

 

[Hotrod]

Such an amazing human being that even Pope Francis
hand wrote him a letter.

'Noted for his infectious smile and fanciful storytelling, Zanardi was praised by Pope Francis after his 2020 crash as an example of strength amid adversity. Francis penned a handwritten letter of encouragement assuring Zanardi and his family of his prayers.'

MSN

 

[nickp]

Rest in Peace to the legend who made it a sweet time to tune in to watch racing in the late 1990s

 

[aunty dive]