«Like the whole of Italy, I feel deep sorrow for the death of Alex Zanardi. A sportsman of excellent quality, he demonstrated extraordinary personality even after the very serious accident he suffered.” This was declared by the President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella. «Having become a Paralympic champion, he has been a point of reference for all of sport for all these years, loved and admired also for his courage, resilience and ability to convey enthusiasm», adds the Head of State. «His figure represented a point of reference even beyond the world of sport and will remain so in the memory of Italians. I express the closeness of the Republic to the family.”
Meloni, with Zanardi Italy loses a champion and an extraordinary man
«Italy loses a great champion and an extraordinary man, capable of transforming every trial of life into a lesson in courage, strength and dignity. Alex Zanardi has been able to get back into the game every time, facing even the toughest challenges with determination, clarity and an uncommon fortitude. With his sporting results, with his example and with his humanity, he gave us all much more than a victory: he gave hope, pride and the strength to never give up. On behalf of myself and the Government, I extend my heartfelt thoughts and the most sincere closeness to his family and to all those who loved him. Thanks for everything, Alex.” Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni writes this on X regarding the passing of the former Formula 1 driver.
Tajani: Zanardi taught us to never give up
«Alex Zanardi taught everyone what it means to never give up. An extraordinary example of strength, dignity and love for life, which will remain in the hearts of Italians. Condolences to his family and loved ones.” Thus, on social media, the deputy prime minister and FI leader Antonio Tajani.
Schlein, Zanardi’s passing leaves a void in sport and in the heart of the country
«The passing of Alex Zanardi leaves a deep void in Italian sport and in the hearts of the entire country. With his strength, his tenacity and his humanity he was able to transform life’s toughest trials into a message of courage and hope for everyone. He was an extraordinary example of dignity, determination and love of life. My personal and the entire Democratic Party community’s deepest condolences go to his family and loved ones.” Thus in a note the secretary of the Democratic Party, Elly Schlein.
The mayor of Noventa Padovana: citizen mourning for the funeral
«I made myself available to the family, with the due respect due to situations like this. They will, obviously, decide the date, place and form of the funeral of Alex Zanardi, which Noventa Padovana had the honor of having among its citizens. The day of the funeral for us will be a citizen’s mourning and we will find a way to keep his memory alive in our community which welcomed him and which, I believe, has been able to be respectful even in these difficult years.” This was stated by the mayor of Noventa Padovana Marcello Bano, who this morning got in touch with the family of Alex Zanardi, the multiple motor racing champion and Olympic gold medalist at the Paralympics in London and Rio de Janeiro. «Alex Zanardi was a great champion, but above all a great man», adds the mayor. «He showed the world what it means to not give up, to respond to the worst tragedies by loving life even more, with that incredible smile that anyone who has seen, even just once, will never forget. The good he has done is so great that words are not enough to give him credit. An example impossible to match, but to carry forever in the heart.”