Alex Zanardi

Paralympic gold medallist Alex Zanardi undergoes surgery to rebuild his face after handbike crash

It was the third major operation that Zanardi has had since he crashed into an oncoming truck near the Tuscan town of Pienza on 19 June during a relay event.

Former Formula 1 driver and Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi undergoes second brain surgery after handbike accident

Alex Zanardi is an inspirational figure in the worlds of motorsport and Paralympic endeavour, a hugely popular and positive competitor who returned from life-changing injuries with a smile.

Pope Francis writes letter praising Alex Zanardi's strength after Paralympic gold-medalist's handbike crash

Zanardi, who lost both of his legs in an auto racing crash nearly 20 years ago, has been on a ventilator since he crashed his handbike into a truck near the Tuscan town of Pienza on Friday during a relay event.

Former Formula 1 driver Alex Zanardi's condition 'serious but stable' after suffering head injuries, say hospital

Former Formula One driver and twice Champ Car champion Alex Zanardi remained in serious but stable condition in intensive care on Sunday after suffering severe head injuries in a road accident while racing his handbike in Italy on Friday.

Former Formula 1 driver Alex Zanardi in critical condition after suffering head injuries in road accident

Siena’s Santa Maria alle Scotte hospital said in a statement that the 53-year-old Italian, who lost both legs and nearly his life in a 2001 Champ Car crash in Germany, was in a critical condition.

Narain Karthikeyan caps off maiden season in sports car racing with emphatic victory at Fuji Speedway

India's first Formula 1 driver Narain Karthikeyan produced a brilliant drive in challenging conditions to claim an emphatic victory in the SUPER GT x DTM Dream Race on Sunday.