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Zanardi in ‘very serious condition' after handbike crash

Ex-Formula 1 driver, Alex Zanardi, is in a 'very serious condition' after being involved in handbike crash in his homeland of Italy. Zanardi is undergoing surgery for a serious head injury at Siena’s Santa Maria alle Scotte University Hospital following a collision with a lorry at the Obiettivo Tricolore event. A statement read: 'He was immediately taken care of by the first aid professionals and evaluated in the shock room. 'His condition is very serious for the severe head trauma reported and he is currently undergoing a delicate neurosurgery intervention.' The 53-year-old suffered life-changing injuries after a double leg amputation following a crash at the Lausitzring in 2001. He has...
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