Billy Monger Reveals How He Races After Losing His Legs

Billy Monger Reveals How He Races After Losing His Legs

From Road To Success with Benedict Fowler by Tweak Marketing

March 16, 2026 · 48 min

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Billy Monger shares his inspiring journey of returning to racing after losing both legs in a crash.

To grab yourself some winter essentials from HERA with 15% of sitewide even during sales! Then use my code RTS and click the link here - https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=85817&awinaffid=1737213&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fheraclothing.com Billy Monger’s story is one of the most powerful comebacks in sport.At just 17 years old, Billy was a rising racing driver competing in British Formula 4 when a high-speed crash at 120mph changed his life forever. The accident led to the amputation of both of his legs — but what followed was something few people thought possible. In this episode of Ride to Success, Billy shares the raw reality behind the headlines. From waking up in hospital and rebuilding his life, to returning to racing, setting world-class endurance challenges, and becoming a Formula 1 presenter. This conversation goes far beyond the crash. We explore the mindset that allowed Billy to rebuild his career, the pressure of motorsport funding, how he returned to the track just 11 months after losing his legs, and why he refuses to live with “what ifs”. Billy also reveals the moment he first believed racing was still possible, the incredible support he received from the…

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Host: Benedict Fowler

Guest: Billy Monger

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