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Fernando Alonso Mourns the Death of Longtime Physio Fabrizio Borra

Borra, who worked with Alonso across a 24-year F1 career, passed away at 64 after a year-long battle with cancer.

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Overview

  • Fernando Alonso confirmed the passing of his longtime physiotherapist Fabrizio Borra, describing him as a mentor and close friend.
  • Borra worked with Alonso since his rookie season in 2001 and supported him through two world championships and multiple team transitions.
  • The 64-year-old physiotherapist passed away in Forlì, Italy, following a private year-long battle with cancer.
  • Beyond Formula 1, Borra's career included working with elite athletes like Michael Schumacher, Andrea Dovizioso, and Tadej Pogacar.
  • Alonso’s tribute on Instagram sparked an outpouring of condolences from the motorsport and wider sporting communities.