Former Formula 1 driver Alex Zanardi, who later became a Paralympic gold medallist, has died at the age of 59.
The Italian, who raced in Formula One from 1991 to 1994 and again in 1999, was involved in a motor racing accident in September 2001 at the Lausitzring track in Germany which resulted in both his legs being amputated.
After his 2001 injury, Zanardi took up paracycling and won two gold medals at the 2012 Paralympics in London, in the individual H4 time trial and the individual H4 road race, followed by a silver medal in the mixed H1-4 team relay.
F1 Miami Sprint Race had a long moment of silence for Alex Zanardi. He had a great spirit and will to succeed. RIP Alex.