Alex Zanardi, a former Formula 1 driver and Paralympic gold medalist, has died at the age of 59. Zanardi's family announced his passing, expressing their sorrow. Zanardi competed in F1 for five seasons, achieving a career-best sixth-place finish. He then moved to CART, winning back-to-back championships. In 2001, a crash led to the loss of both of his legs, but he recovered to win four gold medals and two silvers in para-cycling. He also won the hand-cycling division in the New York City Marathon and completed the Ironman World Championship. Tributes have poured in from the racing world, with the FIA and F1 president Stefano Domenicali expressing their sadness. Chip Ganassi Racing and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni also honored Zanardi, recognizing him as a symbol of strength and courage.