?? Download Opera and experience faster, distraction-free browsing today: https://opr.as/Opera-browser-driver61 This is a story of a driver with incredible grit and determination, who went through massive trials, and tribulations. A driver who fought fiercely to reach Formula 1, only to be chewed up and spat out. Then, finally became the champion he deserved to be before a life-threatening crash took it all away. A driver who overcame losing his legs in that crash to get back in a race car once again and who went on to become a six-time Olympic medalist. But then tragedy struck again. Alessandro Zanardi was born in Bologna - just 20 minutes away from the Imola circuit - in 1966. He was from a normal family - his Dad a plumber, and his Mum a seamstress. But Alex was not a normal kid, especially when it came to racing and Formula 1. He used to watch all of the races with his father - and eventually, he would get there. ?? Watch more Driver61: The Man Formula 1 BANNED For Life ht