I didn't know that he was competing.
http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/ex-f1-ace-zanardi-wins-paralympic-gold-150244519.html
:) The man is inspirational, I found it very moving when he won his first WTCC race at Oschersleben in 2005. Missed today's heroics. Have you read his autobiography Derek? It's a great read.
Well done Alex Zanardi. What a wonderful achievement and such a positive inspiration. ;D
And I would also recommend his autobiography. I don't know if other posters feel the same way but I always feel so much more positive after reading it. He really is an amazing man. When will there be a film of his life?