This means British fans will get their F1 coverage from one of two broadcasting teams in 2023. I will always thank you for saving my life. The humble video that secured an unforgettable underdog F1 win, Why Ferrari is struggling and how it can turn its F1 fortunes around, Why Ferrari is struggling and how it can turn its F1 fortunes around [21] He also was the co-commentator for W Series. All the money raised goes to people living incredibly tough lives here in the UK and around world! Billy Monger (born May 5, 1999) is a British Professional Racing Driver fromCharlwood, Surrey, United Kingdom. We have several partners who may also set cookies on our behalf when you visit our website. He is now also a commentator/pundit and TV personality. He has been announced as a pundit on Channel 4's Formula 1 coverage. McLaughlin wins with happy driver strategy, Newgarden rueful, Azerbaijan Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2023, Azerbaijan Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2023 [13][14], In June 2017, it was announced that Monger would return to competition in November, sharing a Group CN Ligier JS53 Evo 2-Honda with quadruple amputee Frdric Sausset in a round of the V de V Challenge Endurance Proto at the Autdromo do Estoril in Portugal, as part of a programme with the eventual aim of fielding a team of three disabled drivers at the 2020 Le Mans 24 Hours. Billy also drove a Formula 1 racing car for the first time in June 2018. A new addition for 2023, Bernie Collins brings expertise in strategy and engineering to the Sky Sports F1 team. [24], On 5 July 2021, it was announced Monger would present Billy Monger: Changing Gear as part of coverage of the Paralympics. Racing driver Billy Monger has completed the final stage of a Comic Relief challenge by walking and cycling laps of his "home track" in Kent . This arrangement is the result of several years of evolution of F1 broadcasting rights in the UK. What I've learned in life is you're not guaranteed anything, Billy says. The "Whizzkid" also moved up from Formula 4 to F3 racing. Why the Formula 3 benchmark's 2022 season hinges on qualifying, How the ultra-tight F3 title fight is taking shape, How the ultra-tight F3 title fight is taking shape But he is currently unmarried and focusing on his career. Monger remained with the team for the 2017 season - but it was sadly cut short by a horrific crash in 2017. In 2009 she became an F1 pitlane reporter for the BBC, moving to Channel 4 when the BBC dropped the broadcasting rights in 2016. Although he underwent a series of operations, doctors were unable to save his lower legs. Sargeant "lucky" to continue on F1 junior ladder amid money worries, Williams junior Sargeant joins Carlin for 2022 F2 season, Williams junior Sargeant joins Carlin for 2022 F2 season If I look back at my time spent in hospital, the best thing I did was watch that accident over and over again, he says. In 2016, Monger joined the F4 British Championship with JHR Developments. Both Channel 4 and Sky Sports F1 employ experienced teams, with first-rate broadcasters and former drivers (some of them world champions) bringing insight and knowledge from inside the paddock. Gruelling task by February 26, 2021, reaching the finish line at Brands Hatch Circuit in.! He was taking part to better his skills. Monger had picked up two podiums in his first four races of the F4 British Championship for JHR Developments. Martin Brundle, Sky TV, Damon Hill, Sky TV, Anthony Davidson, Sky TV, Simon Lazenby, Sky TV. A double amputee, pursuing his dream of being a Professional Racing Driver and breaking new ground for Disabled Sports People. He is also referred to by the nickname Billy Whizz. On Billys training team was Wildwater World Champion and Team GB Coach Hannah Brown, two-time World Paratriathlon Champion Hannah Moore, Paralympic Talent Coach Becky Hewitt, and Billys long-time trainer, Andy Wellfare.