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Billy Monger reveals Lauda inspired him to make his comeback

Billy Monger has credited a chat with the late Niki Lauda in 2017 for inspiring him to make his comeback after his horrific F4 crash in 2017, where he lost both his legs. Monger won his first race since returning to racing on Sunday at the Euro Formula race at Pau to complete his stunning return to racing, something Lauda also managed in 1976. Read more Billy Monger wins first race since horrific crash After Lauda’s horrendous crash at the German Grand Prix, Lauda only just survived, but returned six weeks later to finish fourth in the Italian Grand Prix. Monger told BBC Breakfast: "I’m so sad to hear about his passing and my condolences go out to his family. "Luckily...
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