He managed to consolidate in Formula 1, but later he had to reinvent himself after a strong accident.
Beyond that there are several categories in motoring, It is considered that in Formula 1 there are the best 20 pilots across the planet. Getting there is nothing easy and it is a path where it does not reach only talent, since you have to take several factors in mind to achieve a seat.
For Alessandro Zanardiwho was born on October 23, 1966 in Bologna, Italy, getting to the great circus was always his dream. It was even very close to the Enzo E Dino Ferrari Autodrome, where the Icola Grand Prix is celebrated. Son of a plumber and a seamstress, the speed was his great passion as a young man.
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Alex Zanardi’s shocking accident in Formula 1
After good performances in the F3, arrived at Formula 1 in 1991 by the hand of the Jordan teamwhere he did not get great results and was left without a seat in 1994. He returned in 1999, this time to Williams, but his adventure arrived there. In 2001, for his misfortune, an accident would change everything.
Zanardi had managed to stand out in the Cart series, where he was twice champion. He returned there in 2001 after the pass frustrated by the Great Circus and In the absence of 13 laps for the end of Eurospeedway, he suffered a terrible accident. He lost control of his car and hit Alex Tagliani’s. The impact left the cabin where the pilots are sitting, which It made it lose three quarters of the blood volume.
After being treated emergency, they were able to save his life but it was necessary to amputate both legs over their knees. The adventure in motoring for Alex Zanardi was over, but he would not lower his arms and would reinvent his sports career.
Did not stop competing: Alex Zanardi’s new life as a Paralympic athlete
After performing a physical rehabilitation and seeking psychological and emotional help, the Italian maintained speed as his favorite activity. Hand cycling was his new passion and after a great tour, he classified the Paralympic London Games 2012.
He got two gold medals in his debut. Four years later, in Janeiro Rio 2016he consecrated again with the golden medal and a silver with an incalculable value: it was a September 15, 15 years after the accident in Germany that changed his life forever.
Source: Ambito
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