MY FAVOURITE… Team-mate

Jimmy Vasser

Alex Zanardi As IndyCar attempted to pull itself apart in 1996, with the infamous split caused by the formation of the Indy Racing League, the CART World Series side of the deal received its best possible gift: Alex Zanardi. From the ashes of Team Lotus in Formula 1, Zanardi signed for Chip Ganassi Racing. He partnered Jimmy Vasser, who won four of the first six races on his way to the 1996 title and today cites the Italian as his favourite team-mate. Their double act then led to Zanardi taking two titles of his own, before his return to F1 with Williams in 1999. “Alex wasn’t just a great team-mate but a great friend,” says Vasser. “He was a comedian too. He was always so fun to be around – even when he…

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Autosport (Digital) - 1 Issue, 3/3/2022

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