Italian icon Zanardi speaks for first time since serious handcycling crash

Four-time Paralympic gold medallist Alex Zanardi has "started talking" again and "communicated with his family".
Four-time Paralympic gold medallist Alex Zanardi has "started talking" again and "communicated with his family".
Four-time Paralympic champion and former Formula One driver Alex Zanardi has taken further steps in his recovery from a serious accident in June, with it being reported that some of his senses have returned.
Four-time Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi has been moved to a hospital closer to home after an improvement in his condition.
Alex Zanardi has shown "signs of interaction" as the Paralympic champion continues his recovery from injuries sustained in a handcycling crash on June 19.
A sportscar manufactured by Honda to commemorate Italy’s Alex Zanardi winning the Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART) in 1997 and 1998 has been sold for a record $277,017 (£217,752/€236,623) on the internet.
Four-time Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi has made "significant clinical improvements" as he continues to receive treatment for a brain injury in Milan's San Raffaele Hospital.
Four-time Paralympic champion and former Formula One driver Alex Zanardi has returned to intensive care following a serious handcycle crash last month.
Four-time Paralympic gold medallist Alex Zanardi has been transferred from hospital to a specialist rehabilitation centre as he continues his recovery following a handcycling accident last month.
Four-time Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi has undergone a third operation as he continues his recovery from a crash during a handcycle race in his native Italy last month.
Ferrari has displayed a message of support for Alex Zanardi at the Austrian Grand Prix as the Paralympian and former Formula One driver continues his recovery after a handcycle crash in Italy.
Four-time Paralympic gold medallist Alex Zanardi has undergone brain surgery for a second time after a a handcycle crash in Italy.
Four-time Paralympic gold medallist Alex Zanardi is set to remain in an induced coma until at least next week following a handcycle crash in Italy.
Four-time Paralympic gold medallist Alex Zanardi is in a serious but stable condition in hospital as he continues his recovery from a handcycle crash in Italy on Friday.
Four-time Paralympic gold medallist Alex Zanardi is in intensive care tonight after being involved in a crash while competing on his handcycle at a national road race in Italy.