Last update on. From the section Disability SportZanardi is a twelve-time champion of handbikes around the worldAlex Zanardi, a former Formula 1 driver, is still unable to talk one year after his accident with a handbike in Italy.Although his condition is stable, he continues to be treated in a clinic for rehabilitation and therapy.Paracyclist sustained serious head injuries after he lost control of his handbike in a Tuscany road race and crashed into a truck.Zanardi's wife Daniela stated that he can communicate with us but is still unable speak."It's a long journey, and there are no predications as to when he will return home."The Paralympic gold medalist, 54, is currently undergoing therapy to restore elasticity to his vocal chords. This was due to the time he spent in an inducible coma.However, he does have "a lot strength in his arms, hands, and is currently training extensively on the equipment."She thanked the medical staff that assisted her husband and added: "I would love to take this opportunity, Alex, to say a huge thank you for every message."After a 2001 motor racing accident at the Lausitzring track, Germany, Zanardi lost both of his legs.In F1 he raced for Minardi, Lotus and Jordan in the 1990s. He then switched to the CART championship in America where he was series champion 1997 and 1998.
