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Thank you for this video. Zanardi is a well known legend in Italy and he does deserve to be known more abroad. Alex is also an extremely nice and intelligent person, I think this is fundamental to understand his life. He's definitely the strongest person I know.
If you mean Hollywood, then I'd say making a film about him is not a good idea. His life is too inspirational and he is too white to have a screenwriter write a biopic about him. I'm not joking, this is genuinely how Hollywood screenwriters think.
Apparently, as Zanardi lay in a coma after losing his legs in 2001, his wife ordered him a custom high performance BMW with all hand controls - she knew when he got out of the hospital he would want to go for a drive.
I worked for Energizer in the mid-late 90's when Zanardi and Vassar were driving for Ganassi. They came to our corporate office, each gave a small speech, signed autographs, all the the things. I got to meet Alex, shake his hand and exchange pleasantries. He is a lovely man. He signed a giant poster for the company that was later framed and placed in the lobby for years. When our corporate offices moved to another location, they put the framed/signed poster up in a raffle. I was NOT going to not have this poster. I can't remember how much I spent on it, but I won the raffle and that picture now hangs in MY office at home. It is truly one of my most valued possessions. It is my hope that Alex makes yet another full recovery and can live out the remainder of his life enjoying his wife and family and all the things life has to offer. What an amazing man.
My mom worked for Honda at the corporate office and we got to meet Alex a few times. All of the Honda teams would go to the corporate office and sign autographs and do meet and greets with the families. We also got VIP access at the Long Beach Grand Prix.
Im paralyzed from the waist down, from a car accident when i was a toddler, Alex was one of the greatest reasons why i got on the race track. i've done a few track days with NASA in the HPDE class, and had a blast. I want to go back racing but as we all know, racing aint cheap lol. But none the less, Alex has shown me i CAN do it.
@@extragoogleaccount6061 hey man, great question. I actually had a racing bike, very similar to his, albeit, his way top of the line and custom built for him, and mine was an "off the shelf" bike from Quickie, but i never got into it competitively. Just goofing around with my neighborhood friends. we were all the similar age, and they had BMX bikes and my parents wanted me to be included with them so they got me a racing bike so i could keep up. it was a 27 speed, so i'd wax their ass most of the time hahah. i didnt even know competitive adaptive bike racing was a thing until i outgrew the frame AFTER i donated it.
Also worth noticing is that he competed for a Race Weekend in dtm in 2018 where he Managed to score points against drivers Like Pascal wehrlein,Paul du Resta, Timo Glock and Many more what a legend
@@raffaelgunther5342 i know, I'm only messing about. just mocking him based entirely on his f1 run, fully aware he was a bit of a beast in lower/different classes
I remember talking with Alex every year he came to Detroit, and I looked forward to the time in the paddock, Alex Zanardi is one of these people that you never forget when you talk with him, he told me that he was a fan that got lucky enough to race 🏁 it seem to me that when he was injured in 2001, everyone forgot about Alex because of 9/11 and that really pisses me off.. he is a special champion and the whole world should know about Alex Zanardi.. God bless you Alex keep fighting Sir , and Thank you for taking the time to talk with the fans..
Alex has been my inspiration for years. I was diagnosed with incurable blood cancer 10 years ago. I adopted his undaunted spirit and "never give up attitude" to continue fighting hard. I would love to see Alex back doing what he does, and I hope that happens.
The fffffuuuuuuck you mean "retrospective". This, this is an UPDATE. Mark my words Alex is going to make competitors roll their eyes mumbling "ah ffs here we go again" where ever he shows up once more, don't know what discipline, don't know what time, but this man ain't done yet.
@siabell you clearly don't know enough about Mansell. He was an animal in a race car. So much so that when he raced for Ferrari, the tifosi called him il lion or The Lion in English.
One of my very few heroes. Thanks for this! I'd like to add my thanks to Steve Olvey and the entire crew of doctors and paramedics at that race and the hospital, for saving Alex in Germany that day - CART had maybe the best safety team in the world back then, and thank goodness they did.
That was a beautifully written, narrated, and edited documentary. I lost my lower body function (paraplegic) in a motorcycle accident; was moved to tears. Also, had no idea how articulate Alex is. Respect.
i met him in 2015 when i climbed some "hills" in the alps with my friend, he was going up those 1800m mountains with his little handbike while we wereon bikes... incredible man...
What a wonderful tribute to Alex. Very personal to me as I worked with Alex,Jimmy and all the guys at CGR. I did the photography work for Target’s advertising agency and further worked with Pioneer sponsor with Mo,Nunn Racing. Alex was such a professional in everything he did, both in the car and out. I last saw Alex when he last visited The Indianapolis Motor Speedway for qualifying. He is just a sweet guy. I was on the way to the airport on that fateful day in 2001 and wasn’t able to make my flight to Germany, however once the airplanes began to fly I mage it to UK for the next race. It was surreal. Looking back, I’m glad I wasn’t there. Thank you for documenting his life.
What an incredible human being. When you think you are having a tough day or life, you then see what someone like Mr Zanardi has been through, you soon realise some of us have it easy. Hope he recovers and can finish his incredible journey.
What a wonderful tribute to a truly remarkable racer and human. I was crushed when I heard about the accident with the truck and have been looking for more information about how he's recovering. Thank you for this. If there ever was someone that I would call my hero, Alex Zanardi is that.
Alex is my absolute hero, especially as I'm physically disabled too. He's always been special, even before that dreadful accident. I must admit that I cried my eyes out when he returned to the Lausitzring. He's one of the genuine GOATs of humanity, let alone racing. Btw, he won (some of, if not all of) the London Olympics at the Brands Hatch circuit. Could you look into Billy Monger? His win at Pau after his accident, in the rain, was nothing shy of astonishing! You could do a series on sporting heroes?
Alex Zanardi has always been one of my favourite drivers. His donuts celebrating wins in America were great to see and it was hilarious one time when he gestured to the crowd, after winning one particular race, whether they wanted him to do donuts, he tried, but stalled the engine. His time in F1 doesn't do justice to his career as a whole. I'm a grown man and I have to admit I cried not just when he had the accident that cost him his legs, I subsequently found my eyes damp when he stood up for the first time since his accident and with his subsequent Paralympic success... a real fan favourite
I was surprised that he didn't talk about Alex's difficulties with the brakes at Williams. He had trouble with the carbon brakes and went back and forth to the steel brakes.
I saw the title and I knew immediately who it was. Zanardi has never been on of my favorite drivers, but just like Niki Lauda there's something about his story that is AWE inspiring and FIRE starting. I have much respect for Alex, a Driver that has qualities you can't teach.
Fantastic doco of a great driver and a great man. There's no explaining luck, fortune, whatever you want to call it, but he never quit. I admire the hell out of him for that alone.
I have many favourite artists, athletes and musicians I would love to meet before I die. Zanardi has never been among these favourites, but just for his incredibly persuasive personality, I feel like adding him to that bucket list, maybe with even more motivation to meet him than any of my other favourites. My god, what an inspiration he is! Bravo!
My favorite driver growing up in the mid-nineties. It gives me both nostalgia and warmth seeing his story finally being appreciated for what it is. Albon also made a wonderful video on this man. Alessandro Zanardi 🇮🇹
Alessandro is a remarkable human being, along with Montoya he was the most exciting driver I saw in CART. His willpower and determination are an inspiration, I wish you all the best Alessandro.
Alex. You are incredible. Thank you for showing the resilience we all may be able to have if we just get back out there like you. God bless you, and thank you!
F1 is so often to overshadow just how amazing most of the drivers that go through it are and Zanardi really is one of the more inspirational ones that really doesn't get enough credit. I remember him well and hadn't given it much notice at the time what exactly it was that he had been going through. Great video!
What a great documentary and a great tribute to Alex. I will never forget seeing that horrendous crash and I thought "That is the end of a great driver," but I was wrong, he got back on the horse.
Alex Zanardi was always an inspiration for me, how not to give up, no matter what life throws at you, always seeing the good things and positive side. A true LEGEND!
Thank you for putting together this video. I remember the crash in 01 and have marveled at how resilient and tenacious Zanardi is. Listening to Dr. Olvey and Dr. Trammel talk about that day was just gut wrenching. Racing will always be dangerous, but I so glad how far safety has come from 2001.
Forget Marvel, Alex is as real a superhero as it gets. I hope his boys appreciate that fact. I met him and Jimmy in Portland back in those hay days. Thank you so much for making this long overdue story. Grazie mille!!
I keep revisiting his story, and i still insist, his story would make for a wonderful oscar winning movie...thank you for putting this documentary together, i enjoyed it big time
I remember being an enthusiastic young IndyCar fan and seeing Alex’s accident on the broadcast. I screamed and just immediately began crying. He was one of my favorites and I’d been fortunate enough to meet him a few times at race weekends in Detroit and MIS. His resilience is unlike anything I’ve ever seen.
Zanardi was incredible to watch, the 90s and mid-early 2000s was an amazing time for Indy, F1, IMSA, LeMans and European race circuits. Miss those days Zanadri was in the top of the pack, on top of his game
I have always admired the passion that Alex had during his later racing carreer and I was astonished about the fact that someone with this massive handicap was able to compete with top level racing drivers head to head. If there is any story that really shouts at you to never give up, it is his. I could not respect anyone else more than him!
...and you have some money to throw at it. Not to take away from his accomplishments; even Senna came from wealth. There are very few rags to riches stories in championship racing.
Alex is an absolute legend. I lost both my legs also and it was Alex’s story that helped me stay positive and keep fighting. Get well Alex I hope we see you racing again someday.
Damn, hats of for Zanardi. What a story. I feel like Sh*** now when complaining about things that aren't really that serious. What an inspiration. Hope he can recover well. Thanks for sharing his story. Truly remarkable.
Long time F1 fan and remember watching his early F1 career, sad to say I didn’t manage to follow his racing in CART series nor touring cars. But have followed his cycling. Incredible athlete. Didn’t know about the truck accident nor the fire at his house. Alex just dusts himself off and gets going. Found a Fabulous podcast interview with him that was from about 2019 I think, all the shenanigans with his F1 drives being* cancelled, cut short, never getting going. What a truly remarkable and inspirational man.
In a world full of hyperbolic language, where “legend” “icon” and “hero” get thrown around often spuriously, Mr Zanardi is the true embodiment of them. Never give up, never shy away from a challenge, don’t be afraid to be afraid and you can overcome anything. A fighter, a winner and an inspiration.
What a legend. Saw the crash where he lost his legs live. It was just crazy that he survived it. It was realy scary. The complete front of his car was gone😮 And that he won so many olympic medals after this is just inspiering. A true hero💪
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Have to agree with the end quote.
Alex you are the man! Keep on fighting!!!! All the best from a huge fan from Finland! ❤
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Ovedrive en español pls😢
@@BrandonQuiroga-pr9sythere is a Spanish translation of the video. You can change the subtitles.
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As a disabled man, I love this guy. He's who people should look up to for inspiration. A winner. NEVER give up!!!!!
… and marry the right woman (Zanardi’s wife rocks)
Hey.. don't be ableist! They are called "differently abled" not "disabled" ;)
@@charlesdarwin7253haha I'm not telling you what my friends call me then 😂😂😂😂
Im fully abled and still look up to his inspirational attitude.
Christopher Reeve was another exemplar of grit
Look up Sir Douglas Bader for another
To have a car named after you, (Acura NSX Zanardi edition) is a sign of an absolute legend!
Tell that to my daughters, Volvo Toyota Fazio and Dacia Fiat Fazio.
Zanardi edition: You don't need legs to drive it.
@@Eis_ - That's brutal, man.
cool it must be a 2 wheeler
And not any car at that. One of the best cars ever made!
Thank you for this video. Zanardi is a well known legend in Italy and he does deserve to be known more abroad.
Alex is also an extremely nice and intelligent person, I think this is fundamental to understand his life. He's definitely the strongest person I know.
He’s a racing legend in America to us Indy fans that’s for sure.
He is known in the UK as well!!! Friends and I LOVE HIM!!! a World Hero THE GOAT.
Literally, his upper body strength is unreal!
He's well known globally. I'm an Australian and have always admired this man and his strength, especially after his big crash.
they need to make a movie about this man's incredible life...
Amazing how you can see docummentaries on incients at a football match or how birds poop but heroes are neglected.
If they made one for Michael Schumacher they can make one for zanardi
Netflix....at the least.
If you mean Hollywood, then I'd say making a film about him is not a good idea. His life is too inspirational and he is too white to have a screenwriter write a biopic about him. I'm not joking, this is genuinely how Hollywood screenwriters think.
When the heck did a biopic about Michael get made? It must have been awful.
Apparently, as Zanardi lay in a coma after losing his legs in 2001, his wife ordered him a custom high performance BMW with all hand controls - she knew when he got out of the hospital he would want to go for a drive.
One can't ask for a better wife than that.
I worked for Energizer in the mid-late 90's when Zanardi and Vassar were driving for Ganassi. They came to our corporate office, each gave a small speech, signed autographs, all the the things. I got to meet Alex, shake his hand and exchange pleasantries. He is a lovely man. He signed a giant poster for the company that was later framed and placed in the lobby for years. When our corporate offices moved to another location, they put the framed/signed poster up in a raffle. I was NOT going to not have this poster. I can't remember how much I spent on it, but I won the raffle and that picture now hangs in MY office at home. It is truly one of my most valued possessions. It is my hope that Alex makes yet another full recovery and can live out the remainder of his life enjoying his wife and family and all the things life has to offer. What an amazing man.
Love it!
My mom worked for Honda at the corporate office and we got to meet Alex a few times. All of the Honda teams would go to the corporate office and sign autographs and do meet and greets with the families. We also got VIP access at the Long Beach Grand Prix.
His parents seem like wonderful people, to lose a child and still let your other kid fulfill their dream of racing. That takes strength.
So true, this maybe explains where some of his amazing inner strength comes from.
It made me cry just how much they cared about who there son wanted to be no matter what❤
Im paralyzed from the waist down, from a car accident when i was a toddler, Alex was one of the greatest reasons why i got on the race track. i've done a few track days with NASA in the HPDE class, and had a blast. I want to go back racing but as we all know, racing aint cheap lol. But none the less, Alex has shown me i CAN do it.
All the power to you🙌🏻🙌🏻💪🏻💪🏻🔥🔥
Have you done any of the hand-biking that he was medaling in? If so, whats that like? (I understand if thats not the racing you are into tho)
@@extragoogleaccount6061 hey man, great question. I actually had a racing bike, very similar to his, albeit, his way top of the line and custom built for him, and mine was an "off the shelf" bike from Quickie, but i never got into it competitively. Just goofing around with my neighborhood friends. we were all the similar age, and they had BMX bikes and my parents wanted me to be included with them so they got me a racing bike so i could keep up. it was a 27 speed, so i'd wax their ass most of the time hahah. i didnt even know competitive adaptive bike racing was a thing until i outgrew the frame AFTER i donated it.
Also worth noticing is that he competed for a Race Weekend in dtm in 2018 where he Managed to score points against drivers Like Pascal wehrlein,Paul du Resta, Timo Glock and Many more what a legend
To be fair my mum in her Astra could probably score more points than Di Resta
@@ThePerks2010 di resta was actually Quite decent in dtm
@@raffaelgunther5342 i know, I'm only messing about. just mocking him based entirely on his f1 run, fully aware he was a bit of a beast in lower/different classes
i remember that weekend, iwas so happy for him, Keep in mind that we are talking about the real dtm with car that are more like prototypes
And when he did the Daytona 24 with BMW and set the fastest lap of the night, multiple times
I don't care what anyone says Alex Zanardi IS the GOAT.
He and Ayrton are the legend.
He's not at the goat at driving. He's the goat at life.
That's good because no one cares what you say either.
@@samuelgarrod8327 Really? Then why comment? I must have hit a nerve Mr Troll.
Absolute chills watching the footage of him making up those previously incomplete laps.
For sure made my eyes foggy and wet 🥲🥲
I remember talking with Alex every year he came to Detroit, and I looked forward to the time in the paddock, Alex Zanardi is one of these people that you never forget when you talk with him, he told me that he was a fan that got lucky enough to race 🏁 it seem to me that when he was injured in 2001, everyone forgot about Alex because of 9/11 and that really pisses me off.. he is a special champion and the whole world should know about
Alex Zanardi.. God bless you Alex keep fighting Sir , and Thank you for taking the time to talk with the fans..
That was 10/10 content! Zanardis story is absolutely mind-blowing. Guy needs his biopic movie now!
Alex has been my inspiration for years. I was diagnosed with incurable blood cancer 10 years ago. I adopted his undaunted spirit and "never give up attitude" to continue fighting hard. I would love to see Alex back doing what he does, and I hope that happens.
Amazing. If anyone deserves a retrospective it is Zanardi
You are watching one right now!
The fffffuuuuuuck you mean "retrospective". This, this is an UPDATE. Mark my words Alex is going to make competitors roll their eyes mumbling "ah ffs here we go again" where ever he shows up once more, don't know what discipline, don't know what time, but this man ain't done yet.
Mansell, Senna, Zanardi, Montoya - the wildest drivers I've ever watched.
I'd add Gilles and Jacques
the only thing wild about Mansell was his facial hair
@siabell you clearly don't know enough about Mansell. He was an animal in a race car. So much so that when he raced for Ferrari, the tifosi called him il lion or The Lion in English.
What a human being
Man of steel
Respect Alex zanardi
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
No superlatives could adequately describe this fantastic human being and his devoted wife.
Well said.
One of my very few heroes. Thanks for this!
I'd like to add my thanks to Steve Olvey and the entire crew of doctors and paramedics at that race and the hospital, for saving Alex in Germany that day - CART had maybe the best safety team in the world back then, and thank goodness they did.
Read Dr Olvey's book Rapid Response (or watch the video) to understand how close it was.
What an amazing guy, and so inspirational. Great story well told thank you👍
Absolute legend. I genuinely felt like crying for his stories of tragedy and success. I hope all goes well for him.
That was a beautifully written, narrated, and edited documentary. I lost my lower body function (paraplegic) in a motorcycle accident; was moved to tears. Also, had no idea how articulate Alex is. Respect.
i met him in 2015 when i climbed some "hills" in the alps with my friend, he was going up those 1800m mountains with his little handbike while we wereon bikes... incredible man...
What a wonderful tribute to Alex. Very personal to me as I worked with Alex,Jimmy and all the guys at CGR. I did the photography work for Target’s advertising agency and further worked with Pioneer sponsor with Mo,Nunn Racing. Alex was such a professional in everything he did, both in the car and out. I last saw Alex when he last visited The Indianapolis Motor Speedway for qualifying. He is just a sweet guy. I was on the way to the airport on that fateful day in 2001 and wasn’t able to make my flight to Germany, however once the airplanes began to fly I mage it to UK for the next race. It was surreal. Looking back, I’m glad I wasn’t there. Thank you for documenting his life.
What a man, what a life. Genuine definition of a hero.
What an incredible human being. When you think you are having a tough day or life, you then see what someone like Mr Zanardi has been through, you soon realise some of us have it easy. Hope he recovers and can finish his incredible journey.
17:54 RIP Greg Moore
Zanardi's crash is at least as disturbing to watch as Greg Moore's, it's a freaking miracle he survived!
What a wonderful tribute to a truly remarkable racer and human. I was crushed when I heard about the accident with the truck and have been looking for more information about how he's recovering. Thank you for this. If there ever was someone that I would call my hero, Alex Zanardi is that.
Alex Zanardi is unbelievable! ❤️🙏
Thank you for the video 👍
A true hero. I had a chance to meet him once while still in CART and he couldn’t have been more friendly and down to earth.
Thanks for the great video.
Zanardi is a personal hero of mine. I wish him the best on his recovery.
Alex is my absolute hero, especially as I'm physically disabled too. He's always been special, even before that dreadful accident.
I must admit that I cried my eyes out when he returned to the Lausitzring. He's one of the genuine GOATs of humanity, let alone racing. Btw, he won (some of, if not all of) the London Olympics at the Brands Hatch circuit.
Could you look into Billy Monger? His win at Pau after his accident, in the rain, was nothing shy of astonishing! You could do a series on sporting heroes?
Thanks for the video. Alex Zanardi is the true GOAT. Legend. Total inspiration.
Thanks for telling Alex' story.
Alex Zanardi has always been one of my favourite drivers. His donuts celebrating wins in America were great to see and it was hilarious one time when he gestured to the crowd, after winning one particular race, whether they wanted him to do donuts, he tried, but stalled the engine.
His time in F1 doesn't do justice to his career as a whole. I'm a grown man and I have to admit I cried not just when he had the accident that cost him his legs, I subsequently found my eyes damp when he stood up for the first time since his accident and with his subsequent Paralympic success... a real fan favourite
I was surprised that he didn't talk about Alex's difficulties with the brakes at Williams. He had trouble with the carbon brakes and went back and forth to the steel brakes.
I saw the title and I knew immediately who it was. Zanardi has never been on of my favorite drivers, but just like Niki Lauda there's something about his story that is AWE inspiring and FIRE starting. I have much respect for Alex, a Driver that has qualities you can't teach.
Alex almost lapped the field twice in the CART Vancouver race, was mesmerizing!!
Thanks for sharing this doku. Great champion, great man, we all hope that he will recover. Forza Zanardi.
Fantastic doco of a great driver and a great man. There's no explaining luck, fortune, whatever you want to call it, but he never quit. I admire the hell out of him for that alone.
I have many favourite artists, athletes and musicians I would love to meet before I die. Zanardi has never been among these favourites, but just for his incredibly persuasive personality, I feel like adding him to that bucket list, maybe with even more motivation to meet him than any of my other favourites. My god, what an inspiration he is! Bravo!
Mind over matter... a true legend. It doesn't get more inspiring than the story of Alex Zanardi.
Thanks for this.
Heel veel dank voor deze prachtige video over Alex Zanardi.
My favorite driver growing up in the mid-nineties. It gives me both nostalgia and warmth seeing his story finally being appreciated for what it is.
Albon also made a wonderful video on this man.
Alessandro Zanardi 🇮🇹
Alessandro is a remarkable human being, along with Montoya he was the most exciting driver I saw in CART. His willpower and determination are an inspiration, I wish you all the best Alessandro.
Alex. You are incredible. Thank you for showing the resilience we all may be able to have if we just get back out there like you. God bless you, and thank you!
F1 is so often to overshadow just how amazing most of the drivers that go through it are and Zanardi really is one of the more inspirational ones that really doesn't get enough credit. I remember him well and hadn't given it much notice at the time what exactly it was that he had been going through. Great video!
What a great documentary and a great tribute to Alex.
I will never forget seeing that horrendous crash and I thought "That is the end of a great driver," but I was wrong, he got back on the horse.
wow. What an impressive story. Thanks for sharing. Alex, you are a true inspiration! Hopefully you will soon be victorious again.
Thank you for the documentary, an incredible man Alex Zanardi, with a well deserved recognition.
Alex Zanardi was always an inspiration for me, how not to give up, no matter what life throws at you, always seeing the good things and positive side. A true LEGEND!
Thank you very much, this video is a magnificent tribute to Alex Zanardi, a great sportsman but above all a great man
Thank you for putting together this video. I remember the crash in 01 and have marveled at how resilient and tenacious Zanardi is. Listening to Dr. Olvey and Dr. Trammel talk about that day was just gut wrenching. Racing will always be dangerous, but I so glad how far safety has come from 2001.
Zanardi, an amazing legend of racing, but also humanity. He never gave up, never quit, no wasnt an option. He is a lesson in life to all
Wow, what a champ! Winners aren’t those who don’t fail, but rather those who that never give up! You’re a real winner Alex!
I ve seen that crash live on tv.... never seen anything like this ever before or after... miracle he survived. Brave man.
Alex owes his life to the CART safety team. They were absolutely amazing.
What an amazing and humbling story. Thank you.
Forget Marvel, Alex is as real a superhero as it gets. I hope his boys appreciate that fact. I met him and Jimmy in Portland back in those hay days. Thank you so much for making this long overdue story. Grazie mille!!
I keep revisiting his story, and i still insist, his story would make for a wonderful oscar winning movie...thank you for putting this documentary together, i enjoyed it big time
Thank you so very much for this Video Doc! Great Work. Zanardi is a legend. His name should be synonymous with "Never Quitting!"
I remember being an enthusiastic young IndyCar fan and seeing Alex’s accident on the broadcast. I screamed and just immediately began crying. He was one of my favorites and I’d been fortunate enough to meet him a few times at race weekends in Detroit and MIS. His resilience is unlike anything I’ve ever seen.
Zanardi is a legend. Keep healing champ 🏆 💪
Zanardi was incredible to watch, the 90s and mid-early 2000s was an amazing time for Indy, F1, IMSA, LeMans and European race circuits.
Miss those days
Zanadri was in the top of the pack, on top of his game
What an amazing inspirational story. Alex Zanardi is a true champion!
He is an inspiration and I hope his recovery continues to be a success 🙏
Thank you very much for this, Scott - it's a great tribute to a most remarkable man
What an amazing person
My first contribution to a video of yours. Thanks for using my capture of the Against All Odds documentary 🙏
There should be some zanardi award to honor him, and another great sportsman/woman each year. What a legend❤😢
I have always admired the passion that Alex had during his later racing carreer and I was astonished about the fact that someone with this massive handicap was able to compete with top level racing drivers head to head. If there is any story that really shouts at you to never give up, it is his. I could not respect anyone else more than him!
Living proof that anything is possible if you set your mind to it
...and you have some money to throw at it. Not to take away from his accomplishments; even Senna came from wealth.
There are very few rags to riches stories in championship racing.
With all due respect, that's nonsense. I set my mind to becoming F1 world champion but I haven't got the trophy yet and I'm retired.
Alex is an absolute legend. I lost both my legs also and it was Alex’s story that helped me stay positive and keep fighting. Get well Alex I hope we see you racing again someday.
Thank you for this video. I loved CART series and Alex.
You can't make them more Italian as Alessandro Zanardi. Passion for racing and cycling.
I genuinely teared up hearing his story. Thanks driver61
WOW!!! That is the only MAGICAL word I can think of. What an AMAZING HUMAN!!!
Alex is incredibly inspirational person. Hope to see him competing one day again.
Seeing Alex race here in Australia in the CART races was a highlight for this Aussie Motorsport fan, what a remarkable human he is
Damn, hats of for Zanardi. What a story. I feel like Sh*** now when complaining about things that aren't really that serious. What an inspiration. Hope he can recover well. Thanks for sharing his story. Truly remarkable.
A true inspiration and tenacious competitor. I think it's fair to say that he deserves some better luck. I hope he's able to make a good recovery.
This brings back so many memories of Alex. He was my hero then, he’s my hero now.
Alex is, and forever will be, my guiding star to life and how I should never give up on it.
Alez Zanardi is the true epitome of "Drive to Survive"...
Amazing production. Thank you for bringing me such an impactful story!
this guy has gone through some of the worst accidents ever and still continues to fight on. Truly inspirational
One of the most incredible human beings of all time. Not to mention racing driver.
Incredible video Scott! Thank you for producing the best content!
What a beautiful story, thanks for sharing!
What an amazing man , an absolute star.
Da italiana, tutta la mia stima e i complimenti al " nostro " Alex.
UN GIGANTE DI TENACIA E CORAGGIO.
A legend and inspiration. Much love to Alex.
Inspiring.
Zanardi makes Lt. Dan look soft.
He's an absolute trooper.
Testament to human will & desire.
Long time F1 fan and remember watching his early F1 career, sad to say I didn’t manage to follow his racing in CART series nor touring cars. But have followed his cycling. Incredible athlete. Didn’t know about the truck accident nor the fire at his house. Alex just dusts himself off and gets going. Found a Fabulous podcast interview with him that was from about 2019 I think, all the shenanigans with his F1 drives being* cancelled, cut short, never getting going.
What a truly remarkable and inspirational man.
In a world full of hyperbolic language, where “legend” “icon” and “hero” get thrown around often spuriously, Mr Zanardi is the true embodiment of them. Never give up, never shy away from a challenge, don’t be afraid to be afraid and you can overcome anything. A fighter, a winner and an inspiration.
Alex Zanardi might be the greatest legend of all sports. What an incredible, yet tragic, life!
Great video, what a human being Alex is! Never give up ❤
This guy exemplifies what it means to never give up. Good Lord! How much more can one Man endure?
Unbelievable person, story, and presentation!
Beautiful! ❤💪
What a legend. Saw the crash where he lost his legs live. It was just crazy that he survived it. It was realy scary. The complete front of his car was gone😮 And that he won so many olympic medals after this is just inspiering. A true hero💪
Alex' years in CART is what made me a motorsports fan.