Ex-Paralympian, F1 driver Zanardi dies at 59

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- Alex Zanardi died at 59, ending a career that spanned Formula 1, CART championships, and four Paralympic gold medals.
- FIA released a statement mourning his passing and praising his journey from a life‑changing crash to Paralympic success.
- Stefano Domenicali called him “an inspirational person” and sent condolences to his wife Daniela and son Niccolò.
- Giorgia Meloni described Zanardi as a symbol of “the strength to never give up.”
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