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Billy Monger was just 17 years old when a horrific crash changed his life forever.
A promising young racing driver with ambitions of reaching Formula One, he suffered life-changing injuries after his car collided with a stationary vehicle during a British Formula 4 race at Donington Park in April 2017.
The teenager lost both his legs as a result of the accident, but rather than walking away from motorsport, Monger embarked on an extraordinary journey back into competitive racing. Almost a decade later, he has established himself as a racing driver, television personality, and disability sport advocate, proving that his ambitions were far from over.
So, what happened to Billy Monger, how did he rebuild his racing career, and what is he doing in 2026?
Born on the 5th of May 1999, in Charlwood, Surrey, Monger developed a passion for motorsport from an early age. He began karting as a young child before progressing through the junior racing ranks.
His talent quickly became apparent, and he competed in the Ginetta Junior Championship before making the move into single-seater racing.
By 2017, Monger was competing in the British Formula 4 Championship with JHR Developments. He was regarded as one of Britain's promising young racing prospects, with dreams of climbing the motorsport ladder and eventually reaching Formula One.
However, everything changed during a race at Donington Park on April 16, 2017.
During a British F4 race, Monger's car collided with a stationary vehicle driven by Patrik Pasma. The impact was devastating, leaving the young driver trapped in the wreckage. Emergency services worked to free him before he was airlifted to hospital, where he was placed in an induced coma.
Monger sustained catastrophic injuries to both legs. Doctors ultimately had to amputate both limbs, with the teenager facing an entirely different future from the one he had imagined just days earlier.
The accident sent shockwaves through the motorsport community. Fellow drivers, teams, and fans rallied around him, with a fundraising campaign receiving enormous support. Among those who contributed were some of the biggest names in Formula One, including Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button.
The support helped fund Monger's rehabilitation and demonstrated the strength of the motorsport community during one of its darkest moments.
Rather than allowing the accident to end his career, Monger became determined to return to the sport he loved. After months of rehabilitation, he got back behind the wheel of a specially adapted racing car in November 2017, just seven months after the crash.
His return was an emotional moment, but he was not simply interested in making an appearance. He wanted to compete.
In 2018, Monger returned to single-seater competition in the British F3 Championship, finishing sixth overall and taking three podium finishes. He subsequently competed in the Euroformula Open Championship and the British GT Championship, continuing to demonstrate that losing both legs had not removed his ability to race at a high level.
His achievements also helped raise awareness of disability in motorsport and challenged perceptions about what disabled athletes could accomplish.
Monger's determination and personality soon opened doors beyond the racetrack. In 2018, he became a presenter on BBC's Countryfile, taking on a number of broadcasting projects while continuing his racing career. He also became involved in endurance challenges and charity work, using his public profile to support causes close to his heart.
One of his most remarkable achievements came in 2021, when he completed the 140-mile Red Bull Trans-Siberian Extreme cycling challenge, despite having lost both legs.
He also took part in the BBC's Celebrity Race Across the World in 2023, further introducing himself to audiences who may not have followed his motorsport career.
In 2022, Monger was awarded an MBE for services to disability awareness and charity.
As of 2026, Monger remains involved in motorsport and broadcasting, continuing to build on the career he fought so hard to reclaim.
His story has become about much more than a return to racing. He has used his experiences to promote disability inclusion, encourage young people facing adversity, and demonstrate the importance of accessibility in sport.
He has also remained a familiar face to motorsport audiences, sharing his knowledge and perspective through broadcasting work.
Although the Formula One dream that once defined his teenage years has taken a different path, Monger has carved out a career that combines his passion for racing with his work as a presenter and inspirational public figure.
Nearly nine years after the accident at Donington Park, his journey remains a powerful reminder that a life-changing injury does not necessarily mean the end of a sporting career.
For Billy Monger, the crash may have changed the direction of his life, but it never took away his determination to keep moving forward.
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