Ex-F1 driver Alex Zanardi in 'serious condition' following road accident in Italy | Formula 1®
The ex-Formula 1 driver has been admitted to hospital after being involved in an accident while riding a handbike.
www.formula1.comHere’s the latest I can share based on current public reporting:
- Alex Zanardi passed away on May 1, 2026, at age 59, according to multiple outlets reporting his death and commemorations from the racing and Paralympic communities. This marks the end of his remarkable life after a career spanning Formula 1, CART, and Paralympic competition.[8][10]
- tributes and reflections from Formula 1 teams and other motorsport figures appeared in the days surrounding the announcement, highlighting his resilience and inspirational comeback after his 2001 crash and subsequent handcycling career.[8]
If you’d like, I can pull together a concise timeline of Zanardi’s career highlights and the key events in his life leading up to his passing, with citations.