Alex Zanardi

Italian racing driver and para-cyclist (1966–2026)
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Alex Zanardi was born on October 23, 1966, in Bologna [1]. He holds citizenship in Italy [2][3]. His occupations include sport cyclist, racing automobile driver, television presenter, Paralympic athlete, handcyclist, and Formula One driver [1].

Zanardi has received numerous awards, including a gold medal for athletic prowess and a silver medal for athletic prowess [4][5][1]. He has been honored as a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, a Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, and a Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic [4][5][1]. Additionally, he was awarded the Gold Collar for Sports Merit [4][5][1].

Key Facts

  • Place of death: Bologna[11]
  • Country of citizenship: Italy[12]
  • Native language: Italian[13]
  • Occupation: athlete[14]
  • Award received: gold medal for athletic prowess[15], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[16], Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[17], Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[18], Gold Collar for Sports Merit[19], silver medal for athletic prowess[20], bronze medal for athletic prowess[21], Nettuno d'oro[22]
  • Sex or gender: male[23]
  • Commons category: Alex Zanardi[24]
  • Sport: Formula One[25], para cycling[26], Formula 3000[27], rallying[28]
  • Family name: Zanardi[29]
  • Given name: Alessandro[30]
  • Official website: http://www.alex-zanardi.com/[31]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Alex Zanardi[32]
  • Commons gallery: Alex Zanardi[33]
  • Represents: BMW[34]
  • Participant in: 2012 Summer Paralympics[35], 2016 Summer Paralympics[36], Champ Car[37], World Touring Car Championship[38], GT World Challenge Europe Sprint Cup[39]
  • Number of matches played/races/starts: 41[40], 44[41]
  • Number of wins: 0[42]
  • Points for: 1[43]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Italian[44]
  • Nickname: Alex[45]
  • Country for sport: Italy[46]
  • Name in native language: Alessandro Zanardi[47]
  • Height: 178 cm[48]
  • Social media followers: 312,593[49], 304,382[50], 304,345[51], 299,981[52]

Why It Matters

Alex Zanardi has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]

FAQs

Where was Alex Zanardi born?

Alex Zanardi's place of birth was Bologna[2].

Where did Alex Zanardi die?

Alex Zanardi died in Padua[4].

What did Alex Zanardi do for work?

Alex Zanardi worked as a racing automobile driver[5], television presenter[6], Paralympic athlete[7], handcyclist[8], and Formula One driver[9].

What awards did Alex Zanardi receive?

Honors received include gold medal for athletic prowess[15], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[16], Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[17], and Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . ansa.it. Retrieved . ansa.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [11] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [23] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . Driver Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [8] ↑ . bmw-motorsport.com. bmw-motorsport.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . quirinale.it. Retrieved . quirinale.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . quirinale.it. Retrieved . quirinale.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] ↑ . lequipe.fr. Retrieved . lequipe.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . eWRC-results.com. wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . bmw-motorsport.com. bmw-motorsport.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  37. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  38. [39] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  39. [40] ↑ . Statsf1.com. wikidata.org.
  40. [41] ↑ . Statsf1.com. wikidata.org.
  41. [42] ↑ . Statsf1.com. wikidata.org.
  42. [43] ↑ . Statsf1.com. wikidata.org.
  43. [44] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  44. [45] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  45. [46] ↑ . www.coni.it. wikidata.org.
  46. [47] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  47. [48] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  48. [49] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  49. [50] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  50. [51] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  51. [52] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [53] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [54] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Pizzaedo · 2026-10-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 11w ago · Mtvdanilo · 2026-07-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14652 → alessandro-zanardi-6187
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  3. 11w ago · Kirilloparma · 2026-07-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14470 → Characters/Alex_Zanardi
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  4. 13w ago · Bargioni · 2026-07-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikidata description → Italian racing driver and para-cyclist (1966–2026)
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  5. 23w ago · Archie02 · 2026-05-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Nickname → {'lang': 'mul', 'text': 'Alex'}
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  6. 23w ago · Sj1mor · 2026-05-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Plaque image → Handbike di Alex Zanardi (48178002261).jpg
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  7. 23w ago · Kylespaski · 2026-05-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikidata description → Italian racing driver and para-cyclist (1966–2026)
    Occupation → racing automobile driver, television presenter, Paralympic athlete +3
    Place of death → Padua, Bologna
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  8. 23w ago · Aschroet · 2026-05-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Slovak national library (viaf) id → vtls013298145
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  9. 23w ago · Holapaco77 · 2026-05-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death → Padua, Bologna
    Sport → Formula One, para cycling, Formula 3000 +1
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  10. 23w ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → racing automobile driver, television presenter, Paralympic athlete +3
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  11. 23w ago · Sporti · 2026-05-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Conor.si id → 331677027
    Place of death → Padua, Bologna
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    Tmdb person id → 1401849
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  12. 23w ago · ~2026-18852-09 · 2026-05-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → gold medal for athletic prowess, Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic +5
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  13. 23w ago · Holapaco77 · 2026-05-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Topic's main category → Category:Alex Zanardi
    Points for → {'amount': '+1'}
    Occupation → racing automobile driver, television presenter, Paralympic athlete +3
    Podium finishes → {'amount': '+0'}
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