British F3

Reigning Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has paid tribute to Billy Monger and says the British Formula 3 driver provided him with “real inspiration” during his title-winning season.

Billy Monger has claimed his maiden British Formula 3 pole position at Donington Park, just 17 months since his life-changing accident at the circuit.

The latest in an influx of rising British talent turned heads in 2017 with a dominant title-winning campaign in British F3.

Billy Monger has recorded a podium finish in his first race back since losing his lower legs in an accident last April, crossing the line third in the British Formula 3 season-opener at Oulton Park.

Double amputee Billy Monger will make his British Formula 3 race debut after securing a deal with Carlin for the 2018 season opener at Oulton Park as he targets a full-time move for this year.

The BRDC British Formula 3 Championship will award points for overtaking through one-third of its races during the 2018 season in a bid to improve the on-track spectacle.

Billy Monger says a move into British F3 with Carlin looks “promising”, as the double amputee targets a sensational full-time return to single-seater racing in 2018.

Double amputee Billy Monger has completed a track test with British F3 outfit Carlin at Oulton Park as he targets a return to single-seater racing.