How is Alex Zanardi doing today?

Alex is in a stable condition, which means he is able to undergo training programmes for both his brain and his body. “He can communicate with us, but he is still unable to speak. He still has a lot of strength in his arms and hands, and is training intensively on the equipment.”

Is Alex Zanardi OK?

Alex Zanardi, who was involved in a serious handbike accident last June, is able to talk again, according to reports in Italy. The former F1 driver was put into a coma after the incident during a handbike race in Siena in which he was in a collision with a truck.

Is Alex Zanardi married?

Daniela Zanardim. 1996
Alex Zanardi/Spouse

Why did Alex Zanardi go to the hospital?

The Italian racer had been in hospital after suffering head trauma in a handbike accident. Zanardi, a former F1 driver and two-time CART champion in the US, went on to win multiple Paralympic golds after losing his legs.

When did Alex Zanardi lose both his legs?

Zanardi, a former Formula One driver and two-time champion in the US CART racing series, lost both of his legs in an auto racing accident in Germany in 2001.

When did Alex Zanardi win the Formula One Championship?

Alex Zanardi. Alessandro Zanardi ( Italian pronunciation: [ˈaːleks dzaˈnardi]; born 23 October 1966) is an Italian professional racing driver and paracyclist . He won the CART championship in 1997 and 1998 in North America. He also had a less successful career as a Formula One driver.

Where did James Zanardi race his first race?

With Lotus Formula One having folded, Zanardi took time to race in sports car racing. His first meeting was at a Porsche Supercup event at Imola. Zanardi later raced at a four-hour event at Donington Park where he and Alex Portman retired with eight minutes remaining despite leading by over a lap.