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Billy Monger secures first GP win since near-fatal crash cost him both his legs

20-year-old Briton had his legs amputated following high-speed crash during Formula 4 race at Donington Park in 2017

Billy Monger celebrates winning the Grand Prix De Pau. Pic: Twitter
Image: Billy Monger celebrates winning the Grand Prix De Pau. Pic: @BillyMonger

Racing driver Billy Monger has celebrated his first victory since a near-fatal crash cost him both of his legs.

The 20-year-old, from Surrey, said he was "over the moon" after winning the Grand Prix de Pau in southwest France, which he managed by overtaking almost the entire grid in his specially-adapted car.

He tweeted: "PAU GP Championsss!!! Can't believe it, I didn't think 2 years on I'd be winning races! Huge shout out to the team @CarlinRacing for all their hard work. Over the moon."

Monger had his legs amputated following a high-speed crash during a Formula 4 race at Donington Park two years ago, but has remained committed to forging a top-level career in motorsport.

Last year, he told Sky News his long-term aim was to get into Formula 1.

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Johnny Herbert surprised Monger last summer with his first drive in an F1 car

The fairy-tale win in Euroformula Open on Sunday came after a late decision at the end of the last warm-up lap to switch to wet-weather tyres, having qualified in 11th place on slick tyres.

It proved to be a worthwhile gamble, as he cut through the field and took full advantage of a collision between Motopark duo Julian Hanses and Liam Lawson to take the lead.

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He held on to first place until the end to secure victory.

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