Meet the f1 drivers whose sporting talents extend beyond the race track. Zanardi takes second gold of rio paralympics in hand. Alex zanardi wins paralympics 2012 handcycling gold bbc. Italian exformula 1 driver alex zanardi, who lost both legs following a crash in 2001, has won paralympic gold. Alex zanardi sings the italian national anthem after winning gold at the paralympic games.
How fellow racers reacted to controversial vettel penalty. Rio paralympics archives motorsportstalk nbc sports. This year, the italian racing driver, who has competed in formula one and indycar series, added two paralympic gold medals and a win in the. This is a list of formula one broadcasters and world feed producers. It was zanardis third gold after triumphing twice in london 2012. Fifteen years ago, italian racing driver alex zanardi lost both of his legs in a horrific crash during a cart race at the lausitzring in germany.
London summer olympics cycling news sports photos sport man olympic games guys and girls fast cars beautiful men athlete. Former racing driver alex zanardi, who lost both of his legs in a crash in 2001, just won his third paralympic gold medal. But alex zanardi just cant stop racing and now the former formula one driver will be vying for a paralympic medal wednesday, sept. Ex f1 star alex zanardi overcome with emotion as he wins.
Were doing everything to reduce the probability of injury on the understanding it can never be zero. Zanardi lost both his legs in a horrific motorsport crash but refused to give up on life and redefined what it means to be a sportsman. Australias biggest popup event starts this thursday. Imsa will establish a points system for drivers based on their. Italian ex formula 1 driver alex zanardi, who lost both legs following a crash in 2001, has won paralympic gold. Exformula one driver alex zanardi, who almost died in horrific crash during 2001 race, wins paralympic gold in handcycle. Italys alex zanardi won his second paralympic gold of the london games with victory in the handcycling road race at brands hatch. In the aftermath of the penalty decision that cost sebastian vettel victory in the canadian grand prix, many ex formula 1 and fellow motorsport pros took to twitter to offer their views of the. Ex formula one driver, who lost legs in crash, wins paralympic gold in handcycling alex zanardi, who is from italy, lost both legs in 2001 race car crash in germany. The incredible story of exformula 1 driver amputee alex zanardi that inspired last legs alex brookers moving speech.
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The former formula one driver took the paralympic gold medal wednesday in paracycling a hand cycle powered by the arms at the brands hatch race track, posting a time of 24 minutes, 50. The former formula 1 driver won paralympic gold in the h5 road time trial at rio 2016 on the eve of the 15year anniversary of the motorsport crash that saw him lose both his legs. The 50 yr old has set an amazing example for humanity. Never feel sorry for yourself, because guys like this exist. The international paralympic committee ipc has revealed that italian handcyclist alex zanardis london 2012 performance comes in as no. Alex zanardi wins paralympics 2012 handcycling gold bbc sport. Former bmx world champion alex wurz had lost none of his. Exformula one driver alex zanardi, who lost legs in crash. The incredible story of exformula 1 driver amputee alex zanardi. The blackbook provides all the needtoknow offtrack information ahead of the premier global motorsport. Ex toro rosso formula 1 driver speed breaks back in rallycross event. Former f1 driver alex zanardi wins third paralympic gold.
He returned to racing less than two years after the accident. Exformula one driver alex zanardi, who almost died in. A guy trained on video games just beat a formula 1 driver. An ex formula one driver, who lost his legs after a horrific crash in 2001. Exformula one driver, who lost legs in crash, wins paralympic gold in handcycling alex zanardi, who is from italy, lost both legs in 2001 race car crash in germany. The most recent drivers to make their formula one debut are alexander albon, lando norris and george russell, who debuted at the 2019 australian grand prix. Former williams driver, who lost both legs in a crash in 2001, returned to brands hatch to win gold in his first paralympics. Alessandro zanardi is an italian professional racing driver and paracyclist. The victory capped an incredible journey for the 45yearold who almost died in a horrific accident at a 2001 cart race in. His first meeting was at a porsche supercup event at imola.
The 49yearold was part of the threeman italian team that dominated the h2h5 mixed team relay at. Top 10 moments of 2012 in paralympic sport youtube. Former f1 ace alex zanardi wins paralympics silver, 15 years to the day. Who will prevail in the heineken champions of the grid karting event at monza ahead of the 2017 italian grand prix. Double paralympic champion and exformula 1 driver alex zanardi claims his maiden. Exformula 1 driver narain karthikeyan arrives at sachin. Sixtime le mans winner and 1983 dakar rally winner jacky ickx believes fellow ex formula 1 driver fernando alonso can win win the longdistance offroad event. Formula one driver who lost his legs in a crash wins. Exf1 driver zanardi completes incredible journey after storming to paralympic gold. Alex zanardi wins second paralympics handcycling gold.
There have been many memorable drivers who have graced the formula 1 grid over the years. The former formula one driver took the paralympic gold medal in paracycling a hand cycle powered by the arms at the brands hatch race track, posting a time of 24 minutes, 50. Masters historic formula one is the ultimate place for formula one cars of a golden age. The italian former racing driver alex zanardi, who lost both his legs in a horrifying crash in 2001, returned on wednesday to brands hatch to complete the latest stage in an astonishing sporting recovery, winning gold in the handcycle time trial. All the paralympic road cycling events will take place at brands.
Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Mark webber on paralympics, f1 safety and helping younger. He returned to cart in 2001, but a major crash in the 2001 american memorial resulted in the amputation of his legs. Ex formula 1 driver narain karthikeyan arrives at sachin tendulkars farewell party, held in mumbai, on november 18, 20. Alex zanardi wins paralympics 2012 handcycling gold. Former f1 driver who lost both legs, wins paralympic gold. Zanardi later raced at a fourhour event at donington park where he and alex portman retired with eight minutes remaining despite leading by over a lap. Formula 1 driver max verstappen has signalled his interest in another wildcard appearance in future bp supercars all stars eseries events. On the eve of the 15 th anniversary since losing his legs in a motorsport accident, former formula 1 driver alex zanardi has won a gold medal in the paralympics. Alex zanardi, exf1 pilot and wtcc driver for bmw, wins. Former formula 1 driver alex zanardi claims gold 15 years after losing his legs in crash. The ex formula 1 driver, who lost both legs following a crash in.
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He won the cart championship in 1997 and 1998 in north america. Alex zanardi wins paralympic handcycling gold medal in rio. In a shocking victory that left commentators speechless, 23yearold enzo bonito beat lucas di grassi, a formula e and ex formula 1 driver on a winding race track in mexico on jan. This is the moment italian formula 1 racer alex zanardi broke down in tears as he received his gold medal at the rio paralympics 15 years. He also raced in formula one from 19911994 and again in 1999. Ex f1 driver alexander zanardi to represent italy in the paralympics. Alex zanardi is a former formula 1 racing driver who lost both his legs in a car crash. Former driver alex zanardi claimed his third paralympic handcycling gold medal on wednesday. The former formula one driver took the paralympic gold medal wednesday in paracycling a hand cycle powered by the arms at the brands hatch race track, posting a. Former f1 racing driver alex zanardi wins paralympic handcycling. The former formula one driver took the paralympic gold medal wednesday in paracycling a. Alex zanardi claims second gold medal of 2016 paralympics.
Ex formula 1 driver alex zanardi has claimed his second gold medal of the 2016 paralympics. So many athletes in the paralympics have come through an incredible amount of adversity to achieve some very special goals but there was something about zanardi, an ex formula 1 driver who lost. The incredible story of exformula 1 driver amputee alex. Alex zanardi picked up his second gold medal of the rio paralympic games on friday in the handcycling mixed team relay race. Alex zanardi wins gold london 2012 paralympics daily mail online. The incredible story of ex formula 1 driver amputee alex zanardi that inspired last legs alex brookers moving speech. With lotus formula one having folded, zanardi took time to race in sports car racing. The italian former racing driver alex zanardi, who lost both his legs in a horrifying crash in 2001, returned on wednesday to brands hatch to complete the latest stage in an astonishing sporting.
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