F1 teams show support for Billy Monger in Sochi
The Formula 1 paddock has come together and shown its support for 17-year-old Billy Monger following his life-changing accident at Donington Park earlier this month.
Monger lost both of his lower legs after a high-speed accident during the F4 race 12 days ago, prompting the motorsport community to rally around and raise over ?750,000 in donations to aid the youngster's rehabilitation.
A number of F1 personnel sent their best to Monger and promoted the crowdfunding page, with Max Verstappen and Jenson Button also making donations worth ?15,000.
The F1 paddock's support for Monger was clear with the start of practice in Sochi ahead of this weekend's Russian Grand Prix, as a number of cars and helmets sported stickers reading 'Billy Whizz'.
#BillyWhizz @BillyMonger #RussianGP #FP1 #F1 pic.twitter.com/cRgkKO17Je-- Mercedes-AMG F1 (@MercedesAMGF1) April 28, 2017
#BillyWhizz @BillyMonger #F1 #FP1 #RussianGP pic.twitter.com/GNuQtgSBuv-- Mercedes-AMG F1 (@MercedesAMGF1) April 28, 2017
For Billy. #BillyWhizz pic.twitter.com/mayYimHiiu-- McLaren (@McLarenF1) April 27, 2017
All of my support and best wishes for Billy. Keep pushing flat out mate!! #BillyWhizz pic.twitter.com/SolGQ7Mlmj-- Carlos Sainz (@Carlossainz55) April 28, 2017
Joining many others this weekend in #F1 sending our continued best wishes to Billy Monger. #BillyWhizz pic.twitter.com/3PgZ3RlNo5-- Haas F1 Team (@HaasF1Team) April 27, 2017
And then there is this. For our hearts. @BillyMonger #billywhizz https://t.co/sBjfUyZq1Z pic.twitter.com/dJsJh2s15B-- Renault Sport F1 (@RenaultSportF1) April 28, 2017
Cars, driver helmets, media laptops, you name it... support for @billywhizz is everywhere in Sochi this weekend pic.twitter.com/KiauAZxCjc-- Nate Saunders (@natesaundESPNF1) April 27, 2017
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