Billy Monger loses lower legs in Donington Park F4 crash
The family of teenage racing driver Billy Monger has confirmed that he has had both lower legs amputated following an accident at Donington Park on Sunday afternoon.
The 17 year old from Surrey crashed heavily in the sixth round of the F4 British Championship at the Leicestershire circuit, and was airlifted to the Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham after a lengthy extraction procedure.
The other driver involved in the incident, Patrik Pasma, was also airlifted to hospital but released on Monday after being observed overnight.
A fundraising page set up by Billy's team manager Steven Hunter and BTCC driver Tom Ingram had raised over £50,000 in the first two hours.
Official statement in regards to Billy Monger's condition:
Billy Monger is in a critical, but stable condition at Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham where he is receiving the best medical attention possible. The medical team there are pleased that all Billy’s vital signs are showing progress and going in the right direction. > > Due to the injuries sustained and despite every effort, Billy has sadly had both lower legs amputated. He has been kept in an induced coma while undergoing surgery, from which he is expected to be woken in the next few days. > > Billy’s family would like to express their gratitude for the first\-class medical attention given by Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham and take this opportunity to thank the medical teams, marshals, extrication crews and air ambulance staff for their skilled response and hard work. > > Furthermore, they would like to thank Billy’s colleagues, friends, fans and everyone who has demonstrated their affection for him over the past few days. These messages help give the great strength needed for the recovery process that lies ahead. > > A crowdfunding site has been set up to raise funds for Billy and his family, to contribute towards the specialist treatments that will be needed for his recovery. To donate to this fund please visit: [http://bit.ly/2pggxoJ](http://msaformula.us12.list\-manage1.com/track/click?u=55e1cc0cdb3a4d4269cda238c&id=9aa948b5a0&e=c51074ec31). > > The F4 community and wider motorsport world will no doubt be saddened by this news, but are asked to respect the family’s wish for privacy during this difficult time.