In this episode of "Under the Surface", we visit Billy Monger at his home to explore how he transformed a life-altering racing accident into a new chapter of opportunity and advocacy, keeping his passion for racing alive.
At just seventeen, Billy's promising career in motorsport took a dramatic turn due to a devastating Formula 4 race crash, resulting in the loss of both his legs. In this inspiring chat, he recounts that transformative day and the intense months of recovery that followed.
Facing the stark realities of waking up as a double amputee, Billy discusses the mental and physical challenges of his journey to recovery, his return to racing and his dedication to inspiring and supporting others facing sudden, life-altering changes.
Join us as we go #UnderTheSurface with Billy Monger.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:45 Early days and Karting
15:00 F4 British Championship
23:16 16th April 2017
31:21 Adapting to being a Double Amputee and developing a new Mindset
47:27 Mental Health and the return to racing
1:00:07 Therapy and Day to Day Challenges
1:04:04 Ironman World Record Attempt and Charity Work
1:09:19 Final Words of Advice