The Man Who Escaped Death 3 Times

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  • Опубліковано 23 сер 2022
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    Alex Zanardi has nearly died 3 times in his racing career. Yet he's always come back to prove his dominance in the sports he loves. From F1, to CART, to the Olympics, Zanardi has proven to be the greatest racer of all time.
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  • @albonfilms
    @albonfilms  Рік тому +221

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  • @adrianzanoli
    @adrianzanoli Рік тому +4578

    In 2002, after the recovery, he appeared in public in italy and after an applause he said: "my legs are shaking with happiness"

    • @ollieknox8309
      @ollieknox8309 Рік тому +152

      He’s a legend

    • @kevinhanandi
      @kevinhanandi Рік тому +77

      What a guy

    • @snapper4844
      @snapper4844 Рік тому +74

      I’m going to look up to him for ever now

    • @BritishMoron
      @BritishMoron Рік тому +8

      Based

    • @deadprivacy
      @deadprivacy Рік тому +8

      @@ollieknox8309 celebrating with donuts.
      They went crazy over it...
      Very frowned on...

  • @sorosub4562
    @sorosub4562 Рік тому +1099

    Poor dude’s condo literally burnt down a couple weeks ago, destroyed some of his rehab equipment. Forza Alex, we hope you have a full recovery

    • @julianr.7186
      @julianr.7186 Рік тому +146

      Didn´t know that. What a pity!! It´s unbelieavable the things this man had to endure.

    • @DR3ADER1
      @DR3ADER1 Рік тому +39

      This only worsens the recovery, which will only help him on a partial basis, his speech is still a mess because head injuries stack on top of each other, remember that concussion he got at Spa in 1992? Yeah, there's no doubt in my mind that Zanardi also has CTE on top of the skull fractures inflicted upon him at Siena in 2020.

    • @daltonauto
      @daltonauto Рік тому +38

      Where is the GOFUNDME for this absolute legend?

    • @cassandrarose11
      @cassandrarose11 Рік тому

      @@daltonauto bump. I'd donate asap.

    • @BacterialGrint_
      @BacterialGrint_ Рік тому +8

      Our Alex can't catch a break

  • @Tyfu39944
    @Tyfu39944 Рік тому +347

    Zanardi was the embodiment of “when life gives you lemons,” except instead of making lemonade, zanardi gave life the finger and carried on his merry way

    • @benjaminmorris4962
      @benjaminmorris4962 9 місяців тому +6

      He took the classic joke of squeezing the juice in life's eyes or throwing the lemons back seriously.

    • @Crowned11
      @Crowned11 8 місяців тому

      Burning someone's house down with the lemons@@benjaminmorris4962

    • @ashermccready
      @ashermccready 7 місяців тому +5

      he invented a combustible lemon to burn life's house down

    • @anderstauschristensen9184
      @anderstauschristensen9184 6 місяців тому +1

      Nah he injects the juicy into the veins and its clearly working like GOD DAMN

    • @user-bc8ru6sr4q
      @user-bc8ru6sr4q 4 місяці тому

      It's due to the grace of God and Jesus that everyone is safe

  • @muscless89
    @muscless89 Рік тому +287

    We should also give a shoutout to all the doctors that attended and are attending him. They've all clearly worked wonders and have also shown the same fighting spirit.

  • @adenkyramud5005
    @adenkyramud5005 Рік тому +976

    I remember my father telling me about him when I was a child. How he lost his legs and then, after recovery, decided to finish the race he had started. And when the kids at school were talking about super heroes like spider man, I told them his story. A real life super hero. No fiction, no inhuman powers, just pure determination. Always looking forward, to greater things, always finding a way to be the best.

    • @JoshuaC923
      @JoshuaC923 Рік тому +6

      Hear hear, what a legend

  • @pjsw
    @pjsw Рік тому +1813

    God damn this man is an inspiration to us all

  • @raymondchapman5990
    @raymondchapman5990 Рік тому +148

    Alex Zanardi is hands down the most inspirational human being on this planet. Anyone who has their heart stop 7 times within a 15 minute period literally refuses to die.

    • @Morcap
      @Morcap 11 місяців тому +8

      Another driver was Barrichello he was pronounced dead for 6 minutes; should've stayed another 3 minutes in clinical death it would've been declared deceased...

    • @henningwilhelmi
      @henningwilhelmi 6 місяців тому

      When did that happen to rubens? All I can find is info on his 1994 crash where he couldn't breath for a while, but there he wasn't dead.

  • @daviderizzato7070
    @daviderizzato7070 Рік тому +92

    Alex is a fellow countryman of mine and I remember seeing him pass by that bicycle of his at full speed through the center of the town. He would tear me a smile every time I saw him because it's amazing how he never gave up. We are all waiting for him to hug him and tell him: "we missed you".

  • @IssueWithSkill
    @IssueWithSkill Рік тому +1718

    *races F1*
    *Goes to CART*
    *returns to f1*
    *loses legs*
    *continues to race*
    *wins a race*
    *survives head on collision with a truck*
    *refuses to elaborate*
    Absolute Chad.

    • @sahilshah29
      @sahilshah29 Рік тому +22

      Anon just wont give up(i respect him for that)

    • @gsprings43
      @gsprings43 Рік тому +7

      f1 was still pretty dangerous when alex was in it

    • @dewaldschuler9736
      @dewaldschuler9736 Рік тому +6

      *Gigachad

    • @DR3ADER1
      @DR3ADER1 Рік тому +8

      And he's now essentially a semi-active vegetable like Michael Schumacher currently is after his skiing crash. Head injuries are no joke, and getting one and surviving is worse than succumbing to one, as CTE has proven time and time again. He WILL NOT return to any sport at this stage due to the injury, on top of his advanced age (he'll be 56 years old by October 2022), which worsens the recovery.

    • @brett22bt
      @brett22bt Рік тому +5

      You've vastly understated Alex's achievements.

  • @vincenzabenvegnu9876
    @vincenzabenvegnu9876 Рік тому +618

    It is really difficult to try to understand why bad luck has raged in such a way against such an extraordinary person.
    The Ancient Greeks would have said that the Gods were envious of his talent.

    • @Aiilex
      @Aiilex Рік тому +12

      agree

    • @41663
      @41663 Рік тому +10

      Yeah it does seem like it. It dont seem right. A friend of mine would say God is testing him. I think hes been over tested and deserves a break from now on.

    • @mathew3267
      @mathew3267 10 місяців тому +1

      I think it might have something to do with racing.

    • @Micecheese
      @Micecheese 3 місяці тому

      600th like

    • @DWPowerWashing
      @DWPowerWashing Місяць тому

      @@41663 oh I hear you, but God has nothing to do with the misfortunes like that .Those arent tests. Trials and tribulations are one thing, but this stuff is something different. I'll shoot it straight. Realistically speaking, this is nothing to do with God. When you make it to top tier, whatever industry, ie... lets say music... for example, you have to 'sell your soul' so to speak for those contracts and connections to the right people to get you that fame and success... I rather not say much more but do some research. For fame and glory, you HAVE to pay. It's just how the world works. It's an evil place. And we aren't talking currency here. This has to do with someone who resides in hell who's name startes with a 'S'.

  • @gustavocarballo7345
    @gustavocarballo7345 6 місяців тому +19

    In Argentina we have the touring driver Adiran Hang who, due to an accident in Monza, lost his legs, returned to Argetina, won a championship for cars with a roof, and went to Europe to compete in the Italian Speed ​​and Tourism Championship. Champion (Rover 200). He is a good friend of Zanardi and the two discuss leg prostheses. UN ABRAZO DESDE ARGENTINA....You made me emotional with Alex's story

  • @exa-roli3954
    @exa-roli3954 Рік тому +53

    I had the opportunity to meet him a few years ago. He is the single most astonishing human being I've ever met. He was impressed by my knowledge of F1 and indycar and having Alex Zanardi listening to the stories i was telling him from motorsports, like the Whittington brothers to what was going on in F1 at the time was an incredible feeling. He is the embodiment of what a man needs to be in order to be a happy man. He never let down. Meeting him was a realization for a young 18 year old about what life is. Thank you Alex.

  • @hugoaberg1168
    @hugoaberg1168 Рік тому +261

    It's astonishing the fact that he is still alive after all he's gone through.

  • @andrewwinslow9315
    @andrewwinslow9315 Рік тому +382

    His Ganassi days are still talked about here in IndyCar circles. I wish he had a shot to win the Indy 500. Zanardi is easily the late 90's best IndyCar driver

  • @runningsushi11
    @runningsushi11 Рік тому +50

    I met him in 2006 when he was racing at Ravaglia BMW, this man is such a great person! a real inspiration!

    • @mrmethane10
      @mrmethane10 Рік тому +3

      He comes across as a nice chap. What was he like?

  • @gamingdude164
    @gamingdude164 Рік тому +16

    Being an italian born in 2010 I heard a lot of him from grandparents but this video showed all the story from the beginning. What a tough man, hope to see him soon racing again

  • @WELDEDMIND
    @WELDEDMIND Рік тому +155

    Found my hero, never had one before but this man is a legend

  • @k.e.v
    @k.e.v Рік тому +721

    Even though his story has been told so many times, it continues to grow and become even more incredible. Thanks for the video.
    (But why do you have to taunt me with the background behind you?! 😅)

    • @albonfilms
      @albonfilms  Рік тому +52

      If I keep posting videos with the Mini in it, maybe I will finally feel guilty enough to finish it 😂

    • @TheManWhoMadeThe47
      @TheManWhoMadeThe47 Рік тому +9

      @@albonfilms DA MINI

    • @YRRAL2468
      @YRRAL2468 Рік тому

      A the sx🎉

  • @Neveri93
    @Neveri93 Рік тому +7

    He's my hero! I watched CART as a kid and loved his attitude and his livery (the Target one). After the Lausitzring crash and comeback from all of the hell he went through, I was convinced that he's probably the toughest (physically and mentaly) human who ever existed. Truly insiprational guy.

  • @ClickoZen
    @ClickoZen Рік тому +8

    This made me cry a lot. Thanks for making this man's story known to everyone. Zanardi is and will always be a pure legend. As many in the comments said, he is a fountain of inspiration to the world.

  • @mmrahman82
    @mmrahman82 Рік тому +119

    Only knew of Alex Zinardi by watching F1 in the late 90's.
    Didn't think much of him at the time, nor did I pay any attention to what he did before and after F1 as he just never stood out for me.
    But my god, he really is the Comeback kid. No matter what life changing experiences he went through, the man just got up and came back to dominate in areas where he could.
    What would have ended most people, he's given inspiration to us all, to persevere and to adapt no matter what Iife might throw at you.
    Thank you for making this video, truly enjoyed watching this.

    • @pattidale7968
      @pattidale7968 Рік тому +7

      zanardi WILL go on to be the very best he can possibly be, and that my friends is what should inspire us all to do the same. After he nearly died in 2001, I watched a video where his Mother talked about how they were alike in certain ways and how he got his good nature from his Dad. So yeah it makes since that whenever possible, all children should have both a mother and father (not divorced) who hopefully have a great genetic makeup and and who raise their children in the best, supportive environment possible.

    • @JanHoellwarth
      @JanHoellwarth Рік тому

      *ZAnardi

    • @amjan
      @amjan Рік тому

      So you didn't watch him in CART in the late 90's?! He was the most amazing driver ever there.

    • @mmrahman82
      @mmrahman82 Рік тому

      @@amjan never showed the CART series here in the UK.

  • @jacobasuncion3132
    @jacobasuncion3132 Рік тому +193

    To say this man is unstoppable would be an understatement 💪🏽

  • @moderrnngaming939
    @moderrnngaming939 Рік тому +3

    This is by far one if the most inspirational videos I have ever seen. This man is a hero. Cheers to you for a great documentary as well.

  • @ruiyurra4996
    @ruiyurra4996 Рік тому +5

    I’ve read an article that says we went back to hospital early this month after a fire broke out at home in Italy. Damm life doesn’t give him a break. I’m sure he’ll be back stronger. Get well soon champ.

  • @giacomodante614
    @giacomodante614 Рік тому +60

    one of the most esteemed men in Italy in a transversal way, thanks also to his great humility.

  • @oliverfriend66
    @oliverfriend66 Рік тому +68

    Never heard off him until now but my respect for him is through the roof.
    Such determination. Really is a amazing role model and someone to look up to.

  • @abbadon894
    @abbadon894 Рік тому +2

    Woah, thank you for this video @Albon. This is the first one I saw from you, but you have a great story telling, and Alex Zanardi is one of the most heroic people i heard about. I hope he will achieve more in his life and will recover quickly. He is a living legend now

  • @WezMan444
    @WezMan444 Рік тому +9

    This man has on multiple occasions looked death in the face and said “no, not today!” Not sure there has ever been a more inspiring person.

  • @davidca96
    @davidca96 Рік тому +40

    He is one of my favorite all time drivers, not for his wins which were amazing but for his absolute titanium will to NEVER give up.

  • @yindyamarra
    @yindyamarra Рік тому +73

    I literally cried my eyes out when Alex lost his legs, I loved his driving

  • @Everythingisgoingtobealright
    @Everythingisgoingtobealright Рік тому +9

    The only “celebrity” I would be excited to meet. He is a legend and an inspiration, I shed a tear every time I think of his current situation.

  • @mrmethane10
    @mrmethane10 Рік тому +6

    My eyes are filling up just watching this now - 20 years after the crash which severed his legs. What an inspiration.

  • @streetrage8694
    @streetrage8694 Рік тому +52

    What a bad ass. Thanks for sharing this story man.

  • @AParker077
    @AParker077 Рік тому +57

    Loved this video, but you forgot to include his Rolex 24 at Daytona class win in a BMW GT Class car using hand controls.
    That’s was a big deal for everyone who was at the track and the millions around the world who watched him compete in that race.

  • @Andrea98634
    @Andrea98634 Рік тому +12

    sadly, official reports of the accident of the italian police confirmed that alex lost control of his bike and invaded the opposite lane, and even if the lorry driver made a good maneuver to avoid the crash, it was inevitable. this legend of a man has been so unlucky that I can't really understand why he would deserve all of this. hope to see him again, fighting for what he loves the most: winning

  • @Billhatestheinternet
    @Billhatestheinternet Рік тому +2

    Probably the wildest race for him was the 2020 Rolex 24. He raced (with able bodied co-drivers) WITHOUT his prosthetic legs, and was competitive (BMW GTS class car). It was maddening seeing him execute a driver change from the pit wall with no help whatsoever (other than customary for a driver change), literally flipping out to the car like a freaking seal. If you didn't know who was driving, the only clue was the in car camera when he would reach for a hand brake (think drift car). Thanks for the update on him; I thought he had been reduced to a Schumacher like state, I did not know he was even recovering (let alone still having his mind in tact).

  • @JohnnyMartin78
    @JohnnyMartin78 Рік тому +7

    Wow!!! Thats an amazing human being. When you got to the part about him finishing those 13 laps I couldn't hold back the tears. Thank you for putting this together and sharing it with the world.

  • @whollymindless
    @whollymindless Рік тому +8

    Hero in so many ways. Thanks for recording his achievements. There are so many that it is hard to keep track.

  • @brandonthornborough4433
    @brandonthornborough4433 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for taking the time to make this video. When I'm facing life challenges that seem to be overwhelming, I'm going to watch this video.

  • @lbanderson40
    @lbanderson40 Рік тому

    I simply appreciate that u took the time, energy to present this for more people to understand what his heart and soul was all about. Never the victim, always involved in “how can I move forward NOW”. That’s a true hero!

  • @andoletube
    @andoletube Рік тому +35

    Wow, what a legend. Great story, Mr Albon.

  • @calumoreally
    @calumoreally Рік тому +3

    Zanardi is not only an incredible fighter and strong-willed person, he is also an incredibly nice, very likeable person who never stops believing in the good. No matter what strokes of fate he has had to endure, I have always experienced him as very friendly and with a smile. I thanked him in Monaco for his autograph and he just said "thank you for wanting my autograph".
    I hope for his sake that this streak of bad luck will finally end and he can enjoy the rest of his life!
    Unbelievable guy!

  • @snowb0l
    @snowb0l Рік тому +1

    Wow... thx for the awesome tribute video. I followed Alex's career in the late 90's in CART. But didn't know the depth of his amazing story.

  • @rohangrace3145
    @rohangrace3145 Рік тому +2

    This is incredible! I had no idea he has/has been through so much. Thank you for this very well done, informative video.

  • @deerlord2363
    @deerlord2363 Рік тому +8

    Holy shit! This story was wild! I remember hearing about Alex Zanardi's terrible accident in CART when I was little and always thought he had died there. It's incredible what he has achieved after his CART days, no matter what life threw at him he always came back stronger than before. His life is quite inspirational and I hope he can recover again. ❤️

  • @maxcalder1010
    @maxcalder1010 Рік тому +4

    Was honored to meet and take a picture with Zanardi before his race in Daytona a few years ago. I hope he is recovering well. What a legend!

  • @sanguo_
    @sanguo_ Рік тому +1

    Lowkey probably the best documentary style video I've seen on UA-cam all year. Amazing is all I can say.

  • @McPlayer8t
    @McPlayer8t Рік тому

    What an amazing story, I am actually speechless. This was very well presented, you really took us through the whole journey. Seriously, Alex Zanardi has enough tenacity for an entire country. You’ve got to admire that sheer determination.

  • @andreamazzalovo3614
    @andreamazzalovo3614 Рік тому +57

    Life is like coffee: you can put all the sugar you want in it, but if you want to make it sweet you have to shake the spoon. Standing still, nothing happens.
    cit. Alex Zanardi

    • @fabulo77
      @fabulo77 Рік тому +6

      Cercavo qualcuno che l'avesse già scritta, altrimenti l'avrei fatto io! Grande.

  • @JustinAH
    @JustinAH Рік тому +7

    I have the 93 Belgium GP on VHS, in that Zanardi wreak I've seen a photo of impact. Alex's arm's are outside cockpit and face is planted on steering wheel!

  • @Lucentlens
    @Lucentlens Рік тому +1

    Bud - you do amazing justice to such an amazing story. Really well told & constructed. 👍🏽👍🏽

  • @christheezy
    @christheezy Рік тому +1

    My family lives for motorsports, and growing up, Zanardi was always me and my dad's favorite driver, in any motorsport. My dad passed in 2011, after a years-long battle with illness, and Alex's refusal to give up racing after losing his legs inspired my dad to keep fighting for years past his "expiration date", as he called it. Truly a beacon of willpower and desire to live. I hope Alex realizes how many lives he's touched, and how many of us are praying for his recovery.

  • @tomastoth4018
    @tomastoth4018 Рік тому +3

    Alex's story gives the honoring title of "LEGEND" a brand new meaning. One of the most inspiring people I've ever learned about! Extremely tough destiny which would break five different people separately. He's a man. Wish him the best, this screwed-up world needs heroes as Alex 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @CarDudes1
    @CarDudes1 Рік тому +5

    Thanks Albon, An incredible man and an insatiable journey. God bless Zanardi's recovery in hopes we see him soon!🙏

  • @stuartblack9258
    @stuartblack9258 Рік тому

    Really well put together documentary 👍very enjoyable! What a man! Truly a different breed!Thankyou for the upload, much love from the U.K 🇬🇧

  • @spunkbubble1
    @spunkbubble1 Рік тому +2

    If Mr Zanardi is not an inspiration to everyone going through tough times, I don’t know what is. His spirit, drive, determination and will to win, to survive and break down anything in his way is truly phenomenal.
    When I watched coverage of his 13 laps at Lausitzring at the time, it was perfect. When he won in the ETCC it was beautiful vindication of his belief in his unquestionable abilities. The Olympic triumphs showed that his talents and mental fortitude burn through every fibre of his soul.
    The updates on his recovery are sparse, which is understandable, I’m sure that he and anyone close to him are giving him all of the help he needs. As in a race car, total focus, total drive, unwavering commitment to coming back. Watch out world because when Mr Zanardi 3.0 launches he will take on the world as he chooses.
    If you’ve not read his book “Alex Zanardi: My Story” I’d recommend it. I don’t know the man, I wish I did, I’m just a fan of decent human beings and think he’s exceptional.

  • @neilperry2224
    @neilperry2224 Рік тому +13

    I'd like to say thank you for doing this video, you are absolutely brilliant for doing this .
    Mr.Zanardi and Mrs .Zanardi should be put above the 'fake' reality stars that we seem to be creating every 6mnths.
    With the Internet doing its part in parading these 'fake' stars, what we should be doing is promoting the brave people who have overcome a terrible accident or situation or a disability to become the best in their chosen career or life path .
    But thank you again, and please get working on your mini in the back there please. Peace/ ciao

  • @Gonzomau
    @Gonzomau Рік тому +3

    This video just made my day. Alex is such an inspiration. Thank you so much!

  • @quentinbricard
    @quentinbricard 10 місяців тому

    Thanks for this video! Alessandro Zanardi's story is seriously inspiring, and you're telling it so beautifully. It's really gripping!

  • @moistcena648
    @moistcena648 Рік тому +2

    This mans spirit is truly invincible. He's a legendary inspiration to everyone who takes the time to hear his story. This man went to hell and back and still wanted more - to continue no matter the cost. I stand in awe.
    I am certain that he will make yet another comeback. He will win all his battles just like he has before.

  • @Zane.ucf20
    @Zane.ucf20 Рік тому +4

    I know how long these video take to make. These videos are some of the best on UA-cam, I come to this channel all the time hoping he uploaded again but I still enjoy these video more than anything on this smartphone. We Love Albon❤️

  • @kmartin8025
    @kmartin8025 Рік тому

    Great video brother! You did an amazing job with this! Much love from Vermont!💯🤘

  • @wannabecliffburton4275
    @wannabecliffburton4275 Рік тому +2

    Alex Zanardi has such an amazing story and seeing him completing the laps he never got to originally is a heartwarming sight.

  • @jubeikibagamai5323
    @jubeikibagamai5323 Рік тому +5

    And now he is back in hospital cuz his house caught fire. So much misfortune but still such a legend and an inspiration on never giving up

  • @KingHayabusa384
    @KingHayabusa384 Рік тому +5

    This is a man I can look up to. His fighting spirit is just amazing.

  • @markthompson4859
    @markthompson4859 Рік тому

    Thank you for putting th spotlight on this incredible man. Your content is amid the best and its definitely the most honest.

  • @derekcrymble9085
    @derekcrymble9085 Рік тому +1

    I used to make the trophies for the Canadian Champ car races . I was privileged to meet and chat with him many times . He was always a gentleman . He made his own good luck , and never deserved such bad luck . He is an inspiration to us all .

  • @LunaMapping_KR
    @LunaMapping_KR Рік тому +5

    This man is an actual legend, whatever the obstacle the universe throws at him, he stil survived due to his dedication

  • @KenNakajima07
    @KenNakajima07 Рік тому +16

    Indeed a drive to live larger than life... the man is an absolute legend!

  • @itsmeagandanielle
    @itsmeagandanielle Рік тому

    Seriously great video! I’ve never heard his full story before. You definitely have a new subscriber.

  • @armasplaygrounds6355
    @armasplaygrounds6355 Рік тому

    Alex is a legend, no question. I loved everything he's done during his car racing carreer. I watched his first win in touring cars live. He's one of the most loveable and sympathetic people ever to have lived, and a true fighter.

  • @kevo8013
    @kevo8013 Рік тому +4

    This guy is someone we can all learn from and look up too a fine example of the human spirit get well soon alex

  • @danieljung5036
    @danieljung5036 Рік тому +3

    I had the privilege to see him in Silverstone 99. Funny part. He was also known for his donuts when he won in CART/Champcar. And during a F1 free practice he spun right in front of us but put his car in the right way and drove away.

  • @ezekielgskeen8607
    @ezekielgskeen8607 Рік тому +2

    love him as a racer and loved this breakdown of a legend, salute to Mr Alex Zanardi

  • @richardkaba5306
    @richardkaba5306 Рік тому +1

    Amazing, thank you for this. I like Alex and I even did not know everything.
    But I saw his driving on my own eyes in WTCC in Brno a while ago and I was amazed by his style. In WTCC most of drivers using cars like a bit of demolition derby, using other car as barier during turns, but Alex drove absolutely clear, making positions without any contact with others. That was spectacular. Of course I knew about his F1 & CART history and had all my thumbs up to him.

  • @neddy1287
    @neddy1287 Рік тому +19

    Alex is like a modern terminator just keeps going regardless the disadvantages he had. Fair play to him. I remember seeing him on BTCC I think he went to BMW with hand controls for throttle and brake on the steering wheel if I remember that correctly

    • @michelbernardin6814
      @michelbernardin6814 Рік тому

      After the accident in which he lost his legs, his wife came into the hospital and said to him "I just ordered you a BMW with hand controls
      She did this unknown to him. ''We have work to do it will be ready for you soon."
      He had a strong and loving woman at his side. Hat's off to her as well!

  • @karthikreddy9416
    @karthikreddy9416 Рік тому +114

    IS THE GRANDMA GONNA BE OKAY!?!

    • @vincentlussier8264
      @vincentlussier8264 Рік тому

      What? Are we talking about the same video?

    • @sourgrap3_
      @sourgrap3_ Рік тому +4

      @@vincentlussier8264 You must have skipped the sponsor. It's one of the few worth watching

    • @luminescent92
      @luminescent92 Рік тому

      @@sourgrap3_ yes

    • @gigadonis8684
      @gigadonis8684 Рік тому +1

      this video gave her enough determination to fully recover

    • @gigadonis8684
      @gigadonis8684 Рік тому +6

      And yes, she did also pass the IA-15 license without bumping into the pacecar

  • @suehinze1566
    @suehinze1566 Рік тому +2

    I loved watching him in cart. My kids have signed team pictures from him during a drivers autograph session. He's a class act cat. Very nice man and has more lives than a cat. I lost track of his story after the truck hit him on his bike. Thanks for the video on Mr Zanardi.

  • @socalfun64
    @socalfun64 Рік тому

    Thanks Man. My favorite driver of all time! Being from the US, and an Indycar fan, I Loved watching Alex and Yimmy in Cheep’s Target Team! Watched Him at Long Beach lap the field basically. What a Man!

  • @ebob4177
    @ebob4177 Рік тому +5

    I'm in tears. Zanardi is just inhumanly inspirational.

  • @peppermann
    @peppermann Рік тому +4

    Brilliant narration, and what an inspirational racer. 👏

  • @nmason
    @nmason Рік тому

    amazing video. i remember watching him do donuts for the first time. also remember when tagliani crashed in to him. thanks for this, made me tear up.
    Alex isnt done fighting yet either. jsut a couple months after getting home from his cycling injuries: In July 2022 Zanardi was hospitalized after a fire broke out at his home in Italy due to a defect on his home's solar panels which damaged medical equipment he used while recovering from his hand-cycling crash, he was later released back to his home 76 days later in September

  • @Donmeister85
    @Donmeister85 Рік тому

    I don’t do this often, but man, this was put together beautifully. Instant sub from me. Wonderfully done!

  • @killianvanrotterdam9111
    @killianvanrotterdam9111 Рік тому +5

    this man is the definition of "when live kicks you down, kick back harder"

  • @bakayarou023
    @bakayarou023 Рік тому +6

    What a person Alex Zanardi is. Absolute legend.

  • @ianmarshall3633
    @ianmarshall3633 8 місяців тому +1

    I remember watching the race that took his legs. It was horrific. But when I watched him get back and complete those last laps I had tears in my eyes.
    Alex is an inspiration to all, and I wish him the best for a speedy recovery.
    Forza Alex.

  • @zequijusti
    @zequijusti Рік тому

    You're one of the best storytellers out there, man. Keep up the work!

  • @dozzytalkscars
    @dozzytalkscars Рік тому +10

    He owns that one NSX 💯

  • @user-zp3xc4to1t
    @user-zp3xc4to1t Рік тому +27

    me who had near death situations 4 times: amateur
    all aside, what a legend he is, huge respect for him

    • @neilperry2224
      @neilperry2224 Рік тому

      Same here, twice is the time l nearly died and now l stare at that abyss do l jump in it? Or do l do a Steve McQueen and Alex Zinardi and put a middle finger up to it!!!!!!

  • @davefellows
    @davefellows 11 місяців тому

    What an inspirational human! I really hope he can recover. Awesome video and tribute to an amazing man Albon, very nicely done.

  • @davidetramannoni3320
    @davidetramannoni3320 Рік тому +1

    Very emotional video, i'm italian and, really, didn't know all zanardi story, i known of incident in america and the recent in 2020, but not the first because i'm young. Wow i dont know what say, is a incredible man

  • @dmitri546
    @dmitri546 Рік тому +6

    He shoulda went back to F1 and become the first legless F1 driver. That would be one helluva story

  • @raidenchen6422
    @raidenchen6422 Рік тому +4

    I will going to tell the story to my son, what a great spirit to drive a mortal body!

  • @41663
    @41663 Рік тому

    Man what a great video. This guy is just amazing. I cant believe Ive never heard about him. Hes more impressive then any that may have had better records. He is what a real winner is. An inspiration and an amazing human being. I wish him all the best

  • @geralt7926
    @geralt7926 Рік тому

    After scrolling random YT videos, i saw this pop up. Great vid, great race driver, great determination. Thanks for the upload :)

  • @CaptainLicorice
    @CaptainLicorice Рік тому +6

    This man is going to recover in some manor and he will compete again. A tree story of human will power

  • @viktorkopinc4055
    @viktorkopinc4055 Рік тому +3

    That guy is a superhero, simply unbreakable. Amazing!

  • @arrivendrive6831
    @arrivendrive6831 Рік тому

    Thank you for the video. I saw this great man enter and exit a IMSA GT car at the Daytona Rolex Race in a way that impressed the he'll out of me. Such a good humble man and a warrior. His warrior mind set will pull him through, I am sure.

  • @tjitse3916
    @tjitse3916 Рік тому

    This vid catches the essence of why I love the guy. I can’t watch this video without tears. I had personal trauma’s one of which physical/neurological that lead to brain surgery. Litteraly missing part of my brain now, but in some sense this reboot gave me an inner freedom I never knew before
    For quite a while now I have been thinking to having a tattoo with the letters AZ, emphasizing I’ll take the battle to the end, and using his initials to indicate how much I love and respect this guy.
    I started following racing in ‘99, to me he was one of the heroes of that year together with Badoer (I have a soft spot for guys at the back). His ‘01 accident was a huge shock to me, the Olympic succes one of the most inspiring. ‘20 was a huge shock to me again. Regardless of how he gets back, I’ll gladly go to hell before ever letting someone bash his racing skills.
    Personally I hope to meet him one day.