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Alex Zanardi is an Italian racing driver who competed in Formula One from 1991 to 1993 and again in 1996, achieving one victory at the United States Grand Prix before transitioning to successful touring car racing.
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Did Alex Zanardi win a Formula One Grand Prix?
No. His best Formula One result was sixth place at the 1993 Brazilian Grand Prix with Lotus, which earned one championship point, not a victory at the United States Grand Prix. [Formula 1's official results show the Brazil finish](https://www.formula1.com/en/results/1993/drivers/ALEZAN01/alessandro-zanardi.html).
Which Formula One teams did Alex Zanardi drive for?
Zanardi raced in Formula One with Jordan, Minardi, Lotus, and Williams across 41 Grands Prix. His strongest F1 season was with Lotus, where he scored his sixth-place finish in Brazil in 1993. [The FIA summarizes his F1 career](https://www.fia.com/news/alex-zanardi-1966-2026).
Where did Alex Zanardi achieve his biggest racing success?
His biggest open-wheel success came in CART with Chip Ganassi Racing, not Formula One. He won three races during his 1996 rookie season and then won back-to-back CART titles in 1997 and 1998. [The FIA records his CART results](https://www.fia.com/news/alex-zanardi-1966-2026).
Did Alex Zanardi move straight from Formula One into touring cars?
No. He first established himself in North American CART racing with Chip Ganassi Racing, then later competed in touring cars and returned to racing with specially adapted controls after his 2001 crash. His career also included Paralympic hand cycling. [The FIA outlines those later stages](https://www.fia.com/news/alex-zanardi-1966-2026).
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