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Racing champion Alex Zanardi has died at 59 at his home in Italy. He was a celebrated Formula One driver and Paralympic hero, known for his resilience after a severe racing accident.
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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The racing world awoke Saturday morning to the sad news that beloved racing champion Alex Zanardi had passed away overnight at the age of 59 at his home in Italy.
“It is with deep sorry that the family announces the passing of Alessandro Zanardi which occurred suddenly yesterday evening, May 1. … he died peacefully surrounded by the affection of those closest to him,” the Zanardi family said in a statement released internationally.
Zanardi was a Formula One driver and a popular CART champion, winning a pair of titles driving in the United States for the esteemed Chip Ganassi Racing team in 1997-98. After a brief return to F1, Zanardi resumed CART competition in 2001, but was badly injured in a horrific race accident in Germany, ultimately necessitating the amputation of both his legs.
Even that did not dull his competitive spirit, however. Zanardi became a massively successful Paralympic handcyclist champion winning gold medals in two Paralympics. He even returned to auto racing, competing in the FIA World Touring Car Championship (2003-09) in a specially-designed cockpit and eventually - triumphantly - returned the American racing scene, competing in the 2019 Rolex 24 at Daytona.
Unfortunately – and unfathomably – in June 2020, Zanardi was involved in a horrible collision while competing in a handbike race in Italy - suffering a massive head injury that required multiple facial surgeries. He was in hospital for 18 months before returning home where he has remained since.
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CERVIA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 21: Alex Zanardi of Italy celebrates finishing IRONMAN Italy on September 21, 2019 in Cervia, Italy. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images for IRONMAN)
His resiliency and determination not only shined in his own career but he served as inspiration to countless others. The Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said of Zanardi today, he was “an extraordinary man who was able to turn every test in life into a lesson in courage strength and dignity.’’
Alex Zanardi passed away suddenly at his home in Italy, but the specific cause of death has not been disclosed.
Zanardi was a two-time CART champion and competed in Formula One, later becoming a successful Paralympic handcyclist, winning gold medals.
After a severe accident in 2001 that resulted in the amputation of both his legs, Zanardi continued to compete in racing and became a Paralympic champion.
In June 2020, Zanardi suffered a serious head injury from a collision while competing in a handbike race, leading to an extended hospital stay.
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Reaction across the sporting world was similar. Great European football clubs, AC Milan and AS Roma issued statements of condolences as did Paralympians and so many in the racing world from Formula One greats to IndyCar and sports car stars and champion teams.
Here at the Miami Grand Prix, former CART competitor Bryan Herta – whose son Colton is racing in the Formula 2 Series at the Miami International Autodrome this weekend – competed with Zanardi and expressed his condolences.
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MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 01: Pierre Gasly of France driving the (10) Alpine F1 A526 Mercedes on track during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at Miami International Autodrome on May 01, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images)
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MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 01: Pierre Gasly of France driving the (10) Alpine F1 A526 Mercedes on track during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at Miami International Autodrome on May 01, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Peter Fox/Getty Images)
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Williams' Spanish driver Carlos Sainz races during Sprint qualifying ahead of the 2026 Miami Formula One Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome in Miami Gardens, Florida, on May 1, 2026. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP via Getty Images)
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MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 01: Liam Lawson of New Zealand and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls prepares to drive during Sprint Qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at Miami International Autodrome on May 01, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images)
Williams' Spanish driver Carlos Sainz races during Sprint qualifying ahead of the 2026 Miami Formula One Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome in Miami Gardens, Florida, on May 1, 2026. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP via Getty Images)
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Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami, Florida, United States - April 30, 2026 Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies ahead of the Miami Grand Prix REUTERS/Brian Snyder
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Apr 30, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Williams driver Carlos Sainz (55) arrives to the paddock area at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Apr 30, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Williams driver Alexander Albon (23) arrives to the paddock area at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Apr 30, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Alpine driver Pierre Gasly (10) arrives riding a bicycle to the paddock area at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Apr 30, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton (44) arrives to the paddock area at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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Apr 30, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; McLaren driver Lando Norris (1) talks to media during media day at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Apr 30, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; a general view a mural during Formula 1 media day at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Apr 30, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; McLaren driver Lando Norris (1) talks to media during media day at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Apr 30, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Audi racing director Allan McNish speaks during an interview in the paddock area at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Apr 30, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli (12) drives a go-kart in the paddock area at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Apr 30, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli (12) speaks to reporters during a press conference at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 1, 2026 Mechanics work on the car of Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton during practice REUTERS/Brian Snyder
May 1, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Alpine driver Pierre Gasly (10) during day one of practice before the Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
May 1, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Cadillac-Ferrari driver Sergio Perez (11) during day one of practice before the Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
May 1, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Alpine driver Pierre Gasly (10) during day one of practice before the Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
May 1, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc (16) during day one of practice before the Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix 2026 at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
May 1, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton (44) during day one of practice before the Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
May 1, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen (3) during day one of practice before the Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
May 1, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; McLaren driver Lando Norris (1) during day one of practice before the Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix 2026 at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
May 1, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Alpine driver Pierre Gasly (10) during day one of practice before the Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix 2026 at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
May 1, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton (44) during day one of practice before the Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix 2026 at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
May 1, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton (44) during day one of practice before the Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix 2026 at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
May 1, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton (44) during day one of practice before the Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix 2026 at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
May 1, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; McLaren driver Oscar Piastri (81) during day one of practice before the Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
May 1, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc (16) during day one of practice before the Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix 2026 at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
May 1, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton (44) during day one of practice before the Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix 2026 at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 1, 2026 Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton during practice REUTERS/Marco Bello
Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 1, 2026 Ferrari's Charles Leclerc pits during practice REUTERS/Brian Snyder
Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 1, 2026 General view of a Miami graphic on the floor of the pit lane during practice REUTERS/Brian Snyder
Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 1, 2026 Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton during practice REUTERS/Marco Bello
Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 1, 2026 Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso during practice REUTERS/Brian Snyder
Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 1, 2026 Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton during practice REUTERS/Brian Snyder
Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 1, 2026 McLaren's Oscar Piastri during practice REUTERS/Brian Snyder
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Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 1, 2026 Haas' Oliver Bearman during practice REUTERS/Marco Bello
Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 1, 2026 McLaren's Oscar Piastri during practice REUTERS/Marco Bello
Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 1, 2026 Jimmy Fallon with Red Bull's Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar ahead of practice REUTERS/Brian Snyder
Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 1, 2026 McLaren's Lando Norris during practice REUTERS/Marco Bello
Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 1, 2026 Ferrari's Charles Leclerc ahead of practice REUTERS/Brian Snyder
Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 1, 2026 Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff ahead of practice REUTERS/Brian Snyder
Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 1, 2026 Mercedes' George Russell ahead of practice REUTERS/Brian Snyder
Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 1, 2026 Former tennis player Serena Williams ahead of practice REUTERS/Brian Snyder
Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 1, 2026 Former tennis player Serena Williams ahead of practice REUTERS/Brian Snyder
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Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 1, 2026 Jimmy Fallon with Red Bull's Max Verstappen ahead of practice REUTERS/Brian Snyder
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Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami, Florida, United States - April 30, 2026 Inter Miami's Luis Suarez is seen ahead of the Miami Grand Prix REUTERS/Brian Snyder
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McLaren's Australian driver Oscar Piastri looks on as he makes a pit stop during a practice session for the 2026 Miami Formula One Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome in Miami Gardens, Florida, on May 1, 2026. (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA / AFP via Getty Images)
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May 1, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen (3) during day one of practice before the Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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Cadillac's British team principal Graeme Lowdon (L) looks on during the practice session for the 2026 Miami Formula One Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome in Miami Gardens, Florida, on May 1, 2026. (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA / AFP via Getty Images)
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Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen races during a practice session for the 2026 Miami Formula One Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome in Miami Gardens, Florida, on May 1, 2026. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP via Getty Images)
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Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 1, 2026 Former tennis player Serena Williams ahead of practice REUTERS/Brian Snyder
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MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 01: Pierre Gasly of France driving the (10) Alpine F1 A526 Mercedes on track during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at Miami International Autodrome on May 01, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
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MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 01: Pierre Gasly of France driving the (10) Alpine F1 A526 Mercedes on track during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at Miami International Autodrome on May 01, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images)
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Mercedes' Italian driver Kimi Antonelli rides a scooter after a practice session for the 2026 Miami Formula One Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome in Miami Gardens, Florida, on May 1, 2026. (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA / AFP via Getty Images)
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MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 01: George Russell of Great Britain driving the (63) Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team W17 on track during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at Miami International Autodrome on May 01, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)
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MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 01: Pierre Gasly of France driving the (10) Alpine F1 A526 Mercedes on track during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at Miami International Autodrome on May 01, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Peter Fox/Getty Images)
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MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 01: Oscar Piastri of Australia and McLaren prepares to drive during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at Miami International Autodrome on May 01, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Peter Fox/Getty Images)
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Ferrari's Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc (R) speaks with a Ferrari team member before the Sprint qualifying session ahead of the 2026 Miami Formula One Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome in Miami Gardens, Florida, on May 1, 2026. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP via Getty Images)
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McLaren's British driver Lando Norris (C) walks to the garage for Sprint qualifying ahead of the 2026 Miami Formula One Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome in Miami Gardens, Florida, on May 1, 2026. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP via Getty Images)
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Ferrari's British driver Lewis Hamilton rides a scooter as he makes his way to his garage before the start of Sprint qualifying ahead of the 2026 Miami Formula One Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome in Miami Gardens, Florida, on May 1, 2026. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP via Getty Images)
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Ferrari's Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc walks to the garage before the start of Sprint qualifying ahead the 2026 Miami Formula One Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome in Miami Gardens, Florida, on May 1, 2026. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP via Getty Images)
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Rebecca Donaldson, girlfriend of Williams' Spanish driver Carlos Sainz, exits the paddock before the start of Sprint qualifying ahead of the 2026 Miami Formula One Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome in Miami Gardens, Florida, on May 1, 2026. (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA / AFP via Getty Images)
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MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 01: Liam Lawson of New Zealand and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls prepares to drive in the garage during Sprint Qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at Miami International Autodrome on May 01, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images)
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Williams' Spanish driver Carlos Sainz races during Sprint qualifying ahead of the 2026 Miami Formula One Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome in Miami Gardens, Florida, on May 1, 2026. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP via Getty Images)
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Haas F1 Team's British driver Oliver Bearman races during Sprint qualifying ahead of the 2026 Miami Formula One Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome in Miami Gardens, Florida, on May 1, 2026. (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA / AFP via Getty Images)
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MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 01: Liam Lawson of New Zealand and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls prepares to drive during Sprint Qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at Miami International Autodrome on May 01, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images)
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Williams' Spanish driver Carlos Sainz races during Sprint qualifying ahead of the 2026 Miami Formula One Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome in Miami Gardens, Florida, on May 1, 2026. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP via Getty Images)
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Formula One F1 - McLaren Racing Showrun event ahead of Miami Grand Prix - Regatta Harbour Park, Miami, Florida, United States - April 29, 2026 The MP4/14 is driven by Mika Hakkinen during the event REUTERS/Marco Bello
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Formula One F1 - McLaren Racing Showrun event ahead of Miami Grand Prix - Regatta Harbour Park, Miami, Florida, United States - April 29, 2026 The MCL60 is seen during the event REUTERS/Marco Bello
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Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - April 30, 2026 Haas' Oliver Bearman wears an Inter Miami jersey as he arrives ahead of the Miami Grand Prix REUTERS/Marco Bello
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Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - April 30, 2026 General view of intermediate tyres ahead of the Miami Grand Prix REUTERS/Brian Snyder
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Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami, Florida, United States - April 30, 2026 General view inside the Hard Rock stadium ahead of the Miami Grand Prix REUTERS/Marco Bello
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Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami, Florida, United States - April 30, 2026 RB's Liam Lawson at the Hard Rock stadium ahead of the Miami Grand Prix REUTERS/Brian Snyder
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Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami, Florida, United States - April 30, 2026 Aston Martin's Lance Stroll ahead of the Miami Grand Prix REUTERS/Marco Bello
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Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami, Florida, United States - April 30, 2026 Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies ahead of the Miami Grand Prix REUTERS/Brian Snyder
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Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami, Florida, United States - April 30, 2026 Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso ahead of the Miami Grand Prix REUTERS/Marco Bello
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Apr 30, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Williams driver Carlos Sainz (55) arrives to the paddock area at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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Apr 30, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Williams driver Alexander Albon (23) arrives to the paddock area at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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Apr 30, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Alpine driver Pierre Gasly (10) arrives riding a bicycle to the paddock area at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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Apr 30, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton (44) arrives to the paddock area at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami, Florida, United States - April 30, 2026 Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli and Mercedes' George Russell jerseys are seen ahead of the Miami Grand Prix REUTERS/Marco Bello
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Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami, Florida, United States - April 30, 2026 Cadillac's Valtteri Bottas with Miami Dolphins' A. J. Henning and Quinn Ewers ahead of the Miami Grand Prix REUTERS/Brian Snyder
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Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami, Florida, United States - April 30, 2026 Aston Martin's Lance Stroll plays American Football ahead of the Miami Grand Prix REUTERS/Brian Snyder
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Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami, Florida, United States - April 30, 2026 Inter Miami's Luis Suarez and his partner Sofia Balbi are seen ahead of the Miami Grand Prix REUTERS/Brian Snyder
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Apr 30, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; McLaren driver Lando Norris (1) talks to media during media day at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Apr 30, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; a general view a mural during Formula 1 media day at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Apr 30, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; McLaren driver Lando Norris (1) talks to media during media day at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Apr 30, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Audi racing director Allan McNish speaks during an interview in the paddock area at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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Apr 30, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli (12) drives a go-kart in the paddock area at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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Apr 30, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli (12) speaks to reporters during a press conference at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 1, 2026 Williams' Carlos Sainz Jr. ahead of sprint qualifying REUTERS/Marco Bello
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Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 1, 2026 McLaren's Oscar Piastri during sprint qualifying REUTERS/Brian Snyder
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Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 1, 2026 Alpine's Pierre Gasly during sprint qualifying Pool via REUTERS/Lynne Sladky
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Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 1, 2026 Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton during sprint qualifying Pool via REUTERS/Lynne Sladky
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Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 1, 2026 Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli during sprint qualifying Pool via REUTERS/Lynne Sladky
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Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 1, 2026 Mechanics work on the car of Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton during practice REUTERS/Brian Snyder
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May 1, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Alpine driver Pierre Gasly (10) during day one of practice before the Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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May 1, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Cadillac-Ferrari driver Sergio Perez (11) during day one of practice before the Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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May 1, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Alpine driver Pierre Gasly (10) during day one of practice before the Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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May 1, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc (16) during day one of practice before the Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix 2026 at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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May 1, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton (44) during day one of practice before the Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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May 1, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen (3) during day one of practice before the Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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May 1, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; McLaren driver Lando Norris (1) during day one of practice before the Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix 2026 at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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May 1, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Alpine driver Pierre Gasly (10) during day one of practice before the Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix 2026 at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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May 1, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton (44) during day one of practice before the Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix 2026 at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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May 1, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton (44) during day one of practice before the Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix 2026 at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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May 1, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton (44) during day one of practice before the Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix 2026 at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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May 1, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; McLaren driver Oscar Piastri (81) during day one of practice before the Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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May 1, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc (16) during day one of practice before the Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix 2026 at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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May 1, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton (44) during day one of practice before the Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix 2026 at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 1, 2026 Red Bull's Max Verstappen during practice REUTERS/Brian Snyder
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Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 1, 2026 Red Bull's Max Verstappen during practice REUTERS/Marco Bello TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 1, 2026 Red Bull's Isack Hadjar during practice REUTERS/Marco Bello
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Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 1, 2026 Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton during practice REUTERS/Brian Snyder
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Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 1, 2026 Ferrari's Charles Leclerc during practice REUTERS/Brian Snyder
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Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 1, 2026 Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton during practice REUTERS/Marco Bello
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Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 1, 2026 Ferrari's Charles Leclerc pits during practice REUTERS/Brian Snyder
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Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 1, 2026 General view of a Miami graphic on the floor of the pit lane during practice REUTERS/Brian Snyder
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Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 1, 2026 Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton during practice REUTERS/Marco Bello
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Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 1, 2026 Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso during practice REUTERS/Brian Snyder
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Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 1, 2026 Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton during practice REUTERS/Brian Snyder
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Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 1, 2026 McLaren's Oscar Piastri during practice REUTERS/Brian Snyder
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Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 1, 2026 Aston Martin's Lance Stroll during practice REUTERS/Marco Bello
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Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 1, 2026 Red Bull's Isack Hadjar during practice REUTERS/Marco Bello
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Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 1, 2026 Haas' Oliver Bearman during practice REUTERS/Marco Bello
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Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 1, 2026 McLaren's Oscar Piastri during practice REUTERS/Marco Bello
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Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 1, 2026 Jimmy Fallon with Red Bull's Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar ahead of practice REUTERS/Brian Snyder
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Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 1, 2026 McLaren's Lando Norris during practice REUTERS/Marco Bello
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Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 1, 2026 Ferrari's Charles Leclerc ahead of practice REUTERS/Brian Snyder
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Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 1, 2026 Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff ahead of practice REUTERS/Brian Snyder
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Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 1, 2026 Mercedes' George Russell ahead of practice REUTERS/Brian Snyder
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Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 1, 2026 Former tennis player Serena Williams ahead of practice REUTERS/Brian Snyder
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Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 1, 2026 Former tennis player Serena Williams ahead of practice REUTERS/Brian Snyder
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Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 1, 2026 Jimmy Fallon with Red Bull's Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar ahead of practice REUTERS/Brian Snyder
“Respect and love Alex,’’ Bryan Herta said on his social media channel. “For millions you were an inspiration and a do-er of the impossible. My last and best memory is of us at Daytona Rolex. I appreciate your kindness for Colton and everything you accomplished. Godspeed!
Longtime racing insider Steve Shunck expressed the feelings of so many, “I’ll always remember the stories, smiles and you sharing your time with others – graciously with a twinkle in your eye.’’
This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Alex Zanardi, racing champion and Paralympic hero, dies