Ex-F1 driver and Paralympic champion Zanardi dies
Former Formula 1 driver and Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi dies at the age of 59.
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"Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said her country had lost 'a great champion and an extraordinary man, capable of turning every trial of life into a lesson in courage, strength, and dignity.'"
— Giorgia Meloni , Politician
"Zanardi showed that even when life challenges you, it does not have to define you."
— Toto Wolff , Executive
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Former Formula 1 driver and four-time Paralympic gold medal winner.
Giorgia Meloni is the Premier of Italy.
Stefano Domenicali is the president and CEO of Formula 1.
Toto Wolff is the team principal of the Mercedes Formula 1 team.
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Former Formula 1 driver and Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi dies at the age of 59.
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