Zanardi at 50 - The Accident

Alex Zanardi talks to Marc Priestley about his life changing accident. Watch the full version this weekend during our Mexican GP coverage on Sky Sports F1.
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[@ItaloDiscoFreak77]

What a amazing man you are Zanardi!

[@ricardoca3762]

Que ejemplo de perseverancia...un orgullo 😊

[@samjep2]

What an amzing legend..

[@fk2007000]

I'm in a wheelchair too after car-accident. First thing everyone says is: I'd kill myself. But once you get in such a situation, things are different and you wanna live on.

[@carlosbragatto]

Kudos man! Sometimes all we wish is to have the means to keep fighting. Keep fighting.

[@beenaplumber8379]

Toward the end he said it didn't change who he was. That feels like a very profound realization. @fk2007000, if you're still here, I'd like to know if you had a similar moment? I don't think I'd want to kill myself (what a thing to do to all those people who worked so hard to save me!), but I could see myself in a very deep depression.

[@Halfstep2024]

Speaking as an above knee amputee myself the reason, or the reason as I see it, that a lot of amputees or just bad trauma cases fall into depression and self doubt has a whole lot to do not only with willpower but the pain medication that’s required at first to cope with it. So many people unknowingly get extremely addicted to pain medication after such things and that itself becomes more of an issue over time to fix than the injury itself. It’s a really really big problem. I’ve seen guys go years before they learn how to walk because they just don’t care to. And like myself I knew the dangers of it luckily and kicked them a month after I lost my leg and here I am 6 months later and I not only can walk but I just passed a federal exam to drive semi trucks again.

[@GoatzAreEpic]

That's crazy, I already wanted to kill myself, and my body's fine

[@christiantretter4605]

you're awesome

[@LittleJacob208]

This man is truly a inspiration. To over come such a traumatic event in hes life rebuild hes life and to return to the sport he loves what great role model.

[@oliopetrolio3092]

PLEASE FIGHT ONE MORE TIME FOR YOUR LIFE ALEX!!! 💪🙏❤️

[@JP-xd6fm]

He's back out of the hospital again!, he is a fighter!

[@florianwolf9380]

Alex had two options, and he made the right choice - legs or no legs, he still had a lot to live for, a great wife, good friends & a very supportive team. Legend !

[@AlexMarinuzzi]

0:15 the moment when a good driver became a champion. 4 gold medals and 2 silver medals at the Paralypics; 8 gold medals and 2 silver medals at the World championship. Thansk for everything Alex. Italy is proud of you

[@epistriatus1]

AlexMarinuzzi zanardi was an awesome driver before his accident as well as a champion. Just an awesome respectable human being.

[@whispercars306]

Alex Zarnardi was a 2 time world champion in Cart racing champion before this accident. He probably would have won more cart racing(indy car) championship's if it was not for this horrific accident.

[@ReprogrammedToHate]

Zanardi was already a legend before his crash for his pass at laguna seca.

[@JeffSyam]

@@whispercars306 He would have got more CART/Indycar titles if he wasn't enticed to go back to F1 where thing are not in his favour in WilliamF1 team, especially (according to his interview) Patrick Head. In Chip-Ganassi team they catered and set the car for him perfectly.

[@Vylkeer]

Alex had a terrible accident a few hours ago and got critically injured. Now he’s in intensive care and I hope he will fully and quickly recover from this. He’s a legend and has seen even tougher moments in his life.

[@coldude2559]

an absolute gentleman of racing!

[@ColdSmokes]

Such a joyful man...appreciative for all he has. A true inspiration for all.

[@rachmadanirachmadani1548]

Alex, your heart bigger than your pain. Wish u luck wherever you are

[@alicew3563]

What an extraordinary lovely man! Now he's been in an accident again and it's critical, I so hope he will get through this as well. Pls fight Mr Zanardi!🙏

[@maggie210]

Alice W The doctors will try next week to wake him up because he's in induced coma at the moment so let's pray everything turns good🙏🙏🙏He is my hero!

[@alicew3563]

@@maggie210 Yes, so I read.🙏I am swedish and not very familiar with Alex Zanardi (although I have heard/read about him earlier on), but got so very affected by his story, his fighting spirit and mostly by his charisma and positive outlook on life! He has been through a lot, and now this..life is strange, putting so much burden on a person obviously already tested..It's not fair. Lets pray and hope for the best outcome there is for mr Zanardi!🙏❤

[@maggie210]

@@alicew3563 I am croatian,my ex husband was italian and by the time he had that first horrible accident in 2001 i was living in Italy so i know his story very well.He is a true hero in Italy and big inspiration for everyone.An amazing person with big heart!He didn't deserve such a cruel destiny but i really hope he can recover💪🙏

[@alicew3563]

@@maggie210 Yes, he is a real hero with a huge heart and the best personality! I've watched interviews and read so much about him these last days, and about the horrific accident back in 2001, as I remembered vaguely from that time. He is just such a lovely person, this world needs people like him in it, and I so hope he will wake up and with no damage to his brainfunctions at all.🙏🙏🙏Take care!❤

[@maggie210]

@@alicew3563 He injured his eyes too,doctors fear he may have problems with vision but i really hope for the best🙏!Sending you love from Croatia❤❤❤and all the best in life😘😘😘

[@zxr-cade2026]

A legend, a real life superhero and a truly lovely man, Alex Zanardi is a very special person and I wish him all the best in yet another gruelling recovery

[@MrGTO-ze7vb]

Great to see Alex living his life.!! We should all learn from this man to keep going.............................!!!

[@vicdelafuente6939]

true warrior. you are an amazing human being. God bless

[@turboboy1983]

2:15- I completely understand where he’s coming from. I had the same thought process before my first deployment to Iraq. My best friend and I actually had an agreement that, if the circumstances and opportunity arose, he would “end it” for me on the spot if I lost my limbs. I agreed to the same for him. The conversation was surreal because it wasn’t a hypothetical scenario. At the time in Iraq it was a very real possibility. I’m glad that he has the constitution to share that thought publicly. I don’t think anyone outside of a profession that is extremely dangerous can comprehend that type of thought process. I also don’t think that it’s a rare thought process amongst people like us. Unlike Alex, thank god, I never had to deal with that situation. I like to think that I would’ve chosen the mental path that he chose- but thankfully, thus far, I haven’t been in that situation.

[@joegibbs2508]

Amazing! I'm always telling my sons, quitters never win & winners never quit. There is no quit in Alex Zanardi!

[@machado5765]

One minute in and already a fan of this fantastic human being.

[@Rebel101]

Amazing character, so honest too! It takes balls to admit to things he admits in thinking about.

[@laurielarsenbrennan8289]

I love this man

[@robstaples4933]

A remarkable Champion on the track and even more so in life.

[@beenaplumber8379]

Every now and then I see or hear a person, and I think, "Man, my problems are so small, yet I make so much of them." Zanardi has always been a happy guy, and he said in this vid that at some point he realized he was still the same driver as before (which I take as still the same person as before). Why would I assume he would be any less happy after the crash? Still learning at 52!

[@Plerchi1]

This man is unique. He never gives up. 💗

[@nosalis]

extraordinary man

[@AlonsoRules]

Alex Zanardi is a beast

[@mambaracing]

A true legend. Always a brave man... God Bless.

[@erikhopper2545]

It was wonderful to see him at the 24 hours of Daytona this year. He drove very well. He was outrunning a fair number of cars in his class. He is a beacon for perseverance. He is more man than many of us could ever be.

[@d.o.m.p.e]

You are a Legend. An Italian Legend.

[@brandontrowbridge1519]

This man needs a movie

[@303storm]

Great man.

[@titaniumtori]

He is an amazing person. Age is just a number to him also that the challenges he faces daily doesn't define who he is as a person. His attitude about life defines who he is.

[@taharbenseddik5607]

That's the spirit Alex !! To me you'll be always one of the best racers ever. Moroccan-fan from The Netherlands.

[@Schyderap]

Zanardi, Kubics, Monger. Pure inspiration by those guys.

[@lukasgarage956]

I was at the race......Alex is a bad ASS.....strong individual

[@chadarthur7782]

My favorite racecar driver and a true inspiration!

[@TexasHarleyBoy65]

This man is incredibly gifted with a winning spirit! I wish I had the same tenacity and outlook.

[@lth1072]

This guy is a hero . I loved the guy before his accident as a racing driver. Since the accident we've seen more than just an amazing racing driver. He's kind, brave, talented and he shows us that we should never quit.

[@DominicEleven]

Shame on the 13 people who gave this a thumbs down. Life can suck but after you watch this it puts things into perspective.

[@VesaJay]

My favorite driver he was amazing

[@derekcrymble9085]

Such a gentleman . A fantastic racer and sportsman . I met him several times , as I made trophies for Indy car races .

[@carlosb1]

Zanardi and Adrian Fernandez were my favorite back in the great days of CART series.

[@andy686811]

25 years ago i was counting every day of every week till the next cart race, hoping and rooting for another alex zanardi W.Get well champ!!!

[@bobstewart5943]

You are a true inspiration to many people. God Bless You, Sir!

[@suzylarry1]

a grand man !

[@mambaracing]

Great man, always a pleasure to watch him race...

[@jayfurjill]

Love this guy. What an inspiration.

[@barrycoomer8137]

Proper bravery, not sure I could do it. What a hero.

[@AntalopeAUT]

Plot twist : Alex Zanardi is the true Iron Man . A racing gentleman, true hero and humble legend !

[@pxelguyplays]

Such a legend!

[@JL-cn1qi]

I tip my hat, brave sire, i tip my hat.

[@primalized]

god bless the best

[@wetoolow8750]

Inspiring man!!

[@bobbymartin4446]

Was always cheering Alex on !! Was watching the race live & when I saw the crash I said to myself we've lost another great champion !! But he proved what a great champion & person he is with a NEVER SAY DIE attitude !!!🏁🏁🏁

[@alessiopirolo2946]

Absolute legend

[@eschdaddy]

An absolute inspiration!

[@robpriest9031]

An inspiration to all of us that moan about having to work or getting out of bed in the morning. Alex is a true hero ......Amazing mate......absolutely amazing.

[@carlosalbertomartino8176]

Saludos Alex !!! Eres un campeón de la vida !!! Abrazo cosmico !!!

[@carlosmaldonado8600]

Great man!!!!

[@slayerdeth0705]

One of the best.

[@carlosvipe2765]

Excellent lessons to all of us, mainly to those who consciously complain about little things in life.

[@paulocabrinimendesoliveira7240]

Exemplo de superação no automobilismo mundial estamos torcendo por ele ser humano fantástico.

[@jackiehartman4215]

Alex is my hero he such an qmazen guy...

[@fejic]

Stay strong Alex

[@sultraghettomihaioffertounagom]

Dai Alex grande uomo, grande italiano, prego per te, ti siamo vicini.

[@willfrost5368]

This man is superhuman

[@jethrooffemaria1990]

Amazing motor racing hero!

[@MGgamer1209]

Inspirational

[@kevinritchie9227]

Wow...Im 50, but when I grow up, I want to be as much of a man as Alex is. What a story!

[@RatIceCream]

Smart guy!

[@mresreverworld6837]

Create a movie with his life

[@azemkadrija9760]

This man is a idol for the whole world. But I wanna now if he really is satisfied, although he has lost hid legs.

[@morkanz6998]

no words

[@DarthEvilicus]

I remember reading his book and he jokingly said regarding his prosthetic legs "well how tall do I make me now?" Truly an inspiration for everyone

[@p.c.h.6721]

I hope if something like that happens to me, that I will have the same courage to carry on.

[@richardanthonygilbey]

🇨🇦💎🇨🇦💎🇨🇦 Fluid on the rear left tyre caused it 🇨🇦💎🇨🇦💎🇨🇦💎

[@RichardWarland]

Inspirational Alex. I hope you will mentor Billy Monger.

[@ManAcadie]

Wow...

[@DodderingOldMan]

A terrible thing to happen, of course, but holy crap he was lucky. Good to see him doing so well.

[@mikeflippin5568]

5 thumbs down. Apparently there are 5 people who feel they are above Zenardi. Shame, shame, shame.

[@fredsmith8498]

How were they able to sew his legs

[@KeithMarkMRA]

3:56

[@BrodyMK64]

Wow how'd you even notice that lol

[@gimmeproof]

wow. amazing... and hot, he's so hot! the attitude is part of what makes it....

[@cryptobr236]

Zanardi remembers Senna. That Spirit . So special guy and insipring.

[@Santalucesguy]

crack!

[@luc3000]

Why?

[@Santalucesguy]

ツLucɑ why what!?

[@luc3000]

xaviklarinette you crack

[@Santalucesguy]

ツLucɑ you don‘t know what it means now do you!?

[@mr8I7]

Zanardi is a great guy but why did Sky choose to run this on the F1 channel? Sure he raced in F1 but to little success and his fame was made in Indycar which then subsequently lead to his horrible crash and then after that the incredible way he bounced back. Sky are just bandwagoning off his misfortune IMO.

[@xSoccerxCorex]

it related to formula 1 as he did drive in F1 and was friends with a lot of drivers back then. don't be a party pooping dickhead!

[@maniaque37]

zanardi did really a stupid move which caused the crash and made him lose his legs. was not smart bring the car back on the track and get hit like it happened.

[@neptunedawn7121]

e b Zanardo did not make a "stupid move". If you see the replay of the accident, you will know when the physics took over.

[@cooleyballs1]

You Sir are a nobody..