On This Day: Zanardi loses legs in Lausitzring horror crash | Brief

On September 15, 2001, Alex Zanardi experienced a horrific crash at the Lausitzring during a race, resulting in the loss of both his legs. The incident occurred as he was rejoining the track after a pit stop, leading to a collision with Alex Tagliani. The race concluded under caution, with Kenny Brack emerging as the winner after recovering from his own earlier spin.

Following his recovery, Zanardi made a remarkable return to motorsport and achieved significant success in the Paralympics, securing four gold medals in 2012 and 2016. His life and career were marked by resilience and determination, but he tragically passed away in May 2021.