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First GP win for double amputee Monger

Racing driver Billy Monger has celebrated his first victory since a near-fatal crash cost him both of his legs. The 20-year-old, from Surrey, said he was "over the moon" after winning the Grand Prix de Pau in southwest France, which he managed by overtaking almost the entire grid in his specially-adapted car. He tweeted: "PAU GP Championsss!!! Can't believe it, I didn't think 2 years on I'd be winning races! Huge shout out to the team @CarlinRacing for all their hard work. Over the moon." Monger had his legs amputated following a high-speed crash during a Formula 4 race at Donington Park two years ago, but has remained committed to forging a top-level career in...
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