But how many do you think you could name from three simple clues. Alex zanardi claims second gold medal of 2016 paralympics. Exformula one driver alex zanardi, who almost died in. Alex zanardi wins paralympics 2012 handcycling gold bbc. 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. Alex zanardi, ex f1 pilot and wtcc driver for bmw, wins paralympic gold in handcycle. Alex zanardi wins paralympics 2012 handcycling gold. Former williams driver, who lost both legs in a crash in 2001, returned to brands hatch to win gold in his first paralympics. On the eve of the 15th anniversary since losing his legs in a motorsport accident, former formula 1 driver alex zanardi has won a gold medal in the paralympics. Zanardi was competing in a championship auto racing teams cart race in september 2001 at a.
He also raced in formula one from 19911994 and again in 1999. 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. 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, having followed alonsos first outing. All the paralympic road cycling events will take place at brands. There have been many memorable drivers who have graced the formula 1 grid over the years. 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. Australias biggest popup event starts this thursday. Alex zanardi wins gold london 2012 paralympics daily mail online. Former f1 racing driver alex zanardi wins paralympic handcycling. London summer olympics cycling news sports photos sport man olympic games guys and girls fast cars beautiful men athlete. 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. 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. The incredible story of exformula 1 driver amputee alex zanardi that inspired last legs alex brookers moving speech. Zanardi takes second gold of rio paralympics in hand.
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. Alex zanardi picked up his second gold medal of the rio paralympic games on friday in the handcycling mixed team relay race. Never feel sorry for yourself, because guys like this exist. But alex zanardi just cant stop racing and now the former formula one driver will be vying for a paralympic medal wednesday, sept. Ex toro rosso formula 1 driver speed breaks back in rallycross event. 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. F1 drivers deceased behind racing car steering wheel between 1950 and 1955.
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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. Ex formula 1 driver and le mans winner mark blundell will move into british touring car championship team management this year in a deal with the racewinning amd tuning squad. Top 10 moments of 2012 in paralympic sport youtube. 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. The 49yearold was part of the threeman italian team that dominated the h2h5 mixed team relay at. Italian ex formula 1 driver alex zanardi, who lost both legs following a crash in 2001, has won paralympic gold. Masters historic formula one is the ultimate place for formula one cars of a golden age. Exformula 1 driver narain karthikeyan arrives at sachin. He won the cart championship in 1997 and 1998 in north america. Meet the f1 drivers whose sporting talents extend beyond the race track. The incredible story of ex formula 1 driver amputee alex zanardi that inspired last legs alex brookers moving speech. The ex formula 1 driver, who lost both legs following a crash in. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Rio paralympics archives motorsportstalk nbc sports.
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. An ex formula one driver, who lost his legs after a horrific crash in 2001. Former f1 ace alex zanardi wins paralympics silver, 15 years to the day. Former formula 1 driver alex zanardi claims gold 15 years after losing his legs in crash. Double paralympic champion and exformula 1 driver alex zanardi claims his maiden. Exf1 driver zanardi completes incredible journey after storming to. Exformula one driver alex zanardi, who almost died in horrific crash during 2001 race, wins paralympic gold in handcycle. Alex zanardi wins second paralympics handcycling gold. Were doing everything to reduce the probability of injury on the understanding it can never be zero.
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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. Formula one driver who lost his legs in a crash wins paralympic gold. 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. Former bmx world champion alex wurz had lost none of his. Former racing driver alex zanardi, who lost both of his legs in a crash in 2001, just won his third paralympic gold medal. Former driver alex zanardi claimed his third paralympic handcycling gold medal on wednesday. The incredible story of exformula 1 driver amputee alex. Formula one, abbreviated to f1, is the highest class of openwheeled auto racing defined by. The blackbook provides all the needtoknow offtrack information ahead of the premier global motorsport. The former formula one driver took the paralympic gold medal wednesday in paracycling a. 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.
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Lucky f1 driver lost both legs and triumphed with paralympic gold. Alex zanardi wins paralympic handcycling gold medal in rio. Ex f1 star alex zanardi overcome with emotion as he wins. It was zanardis third gold after triumphing twice in london 2012. 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. The international paralympic committee ipc has revealed that italian handcyclist alex zanardis london 2012 performance comes in as no. Zanardi returns concert, image, concerts, festivals. 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.
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