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Alex Zanardi, auto racing champ who won Paralympic golds between life-altering accidents, dies at 59
Read full article: Alex Zanardi, auto racing champ who won Paralympic golds between life-altering accidents, dies at 59Italian auto racing champion-turned-Paralympic gold medalist Alex Zanardi has died at 59.
Alex Palou lands a multi-year Ganassi contract extension after a banner week at Indy
Read full article: Alex Palou lands a multi-year Ganassi contract extension after a banner week at IndySince joining Chip Ganassi Racing six seasons ago, Spanish driver Alex Palou has shown to be a generational talent who is quickly working his way through IndyCar’s record books.
Ganassi's mantra is 'I like winners.' In 35 years of IndyCar, his drivers say it is all that matters
Read full article: Ganassi's mantra is 'I like winners.' In 35 years of IndyCar, his drivers say it is all that mattersChip Ganassi started his 35th season in motorsports exactly how he finished the last five years: dancing in victory lane for either a win or yet another championship.
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Zanardi transferred to rehab center after handbike crash
Read full article: Zanardi transferred to rehab center after handbike crashSIENA Alex Zanardi, the Italian auto racing champion-turned-Paralympic gold medalist, was transferred to a neurological rehabilitation center Tuesday, a month after getting seriously injured in a handbike crash. The Siena hospital that had been treating Zanardi since the June 19 crash announced that the athlete had been released but, in accordance with Zanatrdi's family, did not say where he was taken. (Zanardi) has shown extraordinary strength, which is a precious gift that hell need on the new challenge beginning today, Giovannini added. Last month, Pope Francis penned a handwritten letter of encouragement assuring Zanardi and his family of his prayers. The pope praised Zanardi as an example of strength amid adversity.
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Zanardi stable but doctors warn of possible complications
Read full article: Zanardi stable but doctors warn of possible complicationsROME Doctors treating Italian auto racing champion-turned-Paralympic gold medalist Alex Zanardi say he remains stable after a crash on his handbike but is at risk of unforeseen complications. In a new medical update Sunday, the Santa Maria alle Scotte hospital in Siena said the longer Zanardis vital signs remain stable, the better off he is. Doctors say he suffered serious facial and cranial trauma and have warned of possible brain damage. The 53-year-old Zanardi won two championships in CART in the United States and had two stints in Formula One. He then turned his attention to hand cycling and developed into one of the most accomplished athletes in the world.
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Alex Zanardi seriously injured again in handbike accident
Read full article: Alex Zanardi seriously injured again in handbike accidentRace car driver turned Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi has been seriously injured again. The 53-year-old Zanardi had both of his legs amputated following a horrific crash during a 2001 CART race in Germany. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)ROME Race car driver turned Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi was seriously injured again in a road accident on Friday. A Carabinieri police official in Montepulciano said the accident involved a heavy vehicle" and he believed Zanardi was still alive. The 53-year-old Zanardi lost both of his legs following a horrific crash during a 2001 CART race in Germany.