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Billy Monger

DamoNorthStand
DamoNorthStand Posts: 10,934
in Other Football and Sports
Under 10 months after losing both of his legs in a life changing accident in Formula 4, Billy Monger made his debut in the British Formula 3 championship today.

He had to re learn to drive essentially using a specially adapted car with a combination of hand controls and braking using an extension of sorts onto his knee (now the end of his leg).

Qualified 5th and scored a debut podium.

Almost beyond belief. What an incredible young man.

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  • Swisdom
    Swisdom Posts: 14,976
    He has a serious “never say die” attitude.
    Even in the days after his initial accident he was so positive about stuff. Proper inspirational
  • superchrissypowell
    superchrissypowell Posts: 693
    Fantastic to see. Would love to see him in F1!
  • The_President
    The_President Posts: 14,280
    fantastic - Go Billy. !
  • DamoNorthStand
    DamoNorthStand Posts: 10,934
    Billy drove for Ambition Motorsport, my sons Cadet karting team, and Paul our boss says he is still the quickest boy he has ever seen at that level (and Paul raced Hamilton in Super One).

    The kids got serious willpower. To even have the guts to get back in a car never mind with this success.
  • superclive98
    superclive98 Posts: 4,766
    edited March 2018
    Great result for him. Go Billy Whizz.
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 94,288
    Really nice article done by the BBC on him here...

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-sh/I_lost_my_legs_but_not_my_daredevil_spirit
  • Addick Addict
    Addick Addict Posts: 39,761
    I have no interest in Motor Racing but for a story of true guts and determination then you won't beat the BBC documentary "Driven: The Billy Monger Story" that is available on demand.

    The lad is an absolute inspiration and unique.
  • hoof_it_up_to_benty
    hoof_it_up_to_benty Posts: 22,438
    Addick Addict said:

    I have no interest in Motor Racing but for a story of true guts and determination then you won't beat the BBC documentary "Driven: The Billy Monger Story" that is available on demand.

    The lad is an absolute inspiration and unique.

    Watched this - his attitude is amazing.
  • SoundAsa£
    SoundAsa£ Posts: 22,474
    Wouldn’t it be amazing if he fulfills his dream and get a F1 drive.
    Who knows he just may just do it......especially as Lewis Hamilton seems to have taken him under his wing to some extent.
  • PrincessFiona
    PrincessFiona Posts: 5,436
    Just wateched this on iPlayer. What a trully awesome young man. And an amazing family too. His attitude is inspirational over and above his amazing talent. I hope he is able to fulfill his potential and ambition
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  • Addick Addict
    Addick Addict Posts: 39,761
    For anyone who hasn't seen the BBC's "Billy Monger's Big Red Nose Day" I would encourage you to do so. The word "inspirational" doesn't cover what he achieved and had to endure during his challenge.
  • PrincessFiona
    PrincessFiona Posts: 5,436
    Addick Addict said:
    For anyone who hasn't seen the BBC's "Billy Monger's Big Red Nose Day" I would encourage you to do so. The word "inspirational" doesn't cover what he achieved and had to endure during his challenge.
    Definitely. Also the previous film about what happened to him. I can't find the right words to do what he has achieved and his character justice

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