Billy Monger to race Formula E stars in Paris
Billy Monger to race Formula E stars in Paris
Billy Monger will race alongside the stars of Formula E before this month's Paris ePrix in a special karting race to raise money for charity. Formula E championship leader, and former Formula 1 driver, Jean-Eric Vergne has organised the event, which will benefit disabled racing drivers.
Monger returned to racing earlier this year in British Formula 3, less than a year after having both legs partially amputated due to injuries suffered in a horrific Formula 4 crash at Donington Park.
Remarkably, the 18-year-old finished third in his first race back at Oulton Park, driving a specially modified Carlin car.
The even will also promote the newly established FIA Disability and Accessibility Commission, as well as Spinal Track, a UK-based charity which gives disabled drivers the chance to take part in track days, with Monger hoping to become an instructor in the future.
"I'd love to give back to the motorsport community and this is a great way to do this," Monger said.
"It'll be great experience for me as I plan the next stage of my career to instruct other racing drivers in single seaters and saloon cars once I have my ARDS instructors license."
Vergen added: "Less than 12 months after his crash, Billy returned to single-seater racing using a specially-adapted car, finishing third in his first race back!
"This outstanding news proved to us all that no one should ever give up on his or her dream and that if we all stand and work together, we can make a difference. We make the impossible, possible, and last but not least, we can motivate others to follow the same path.
"On April 25th 2018, Billy will come and race with us at RKC, my karting track on the outskirts of Paris, for the #BillyWhizz Charity eKart Race thanks to the support of SODIKART who has built 25 electric karts for this occasion."
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