Monger still seeking sponsors for British F3

Billy Monger will be on the grid for the second round of the BRDC British Formula 3 Championship this weekend, but a question mark remains on whether he will complete the entire season as he still seeks to secure sponsorship.

The 18-year-old made his racing return last month at Oulton Park – almost exactly a year after a British Formula 4 crash led to a double leg amputation – and took a best finish of third with Carlin.

Both Monger and the team had hoped to secure a sponsorship deal immediately after Oulton, but this fell through at the last moment meaning Carlin will continue to fund Monger’s racing.

A team spokesperson said: “Trevor [Carlin] has made clear from the start that the team won’t take a penny of the [Justgiving] money raised by the public, as that was kindly donated to help Billy’s rehabilitation.

“It’s hard to believe that a driver with such an incredible story, talent and personality is still looking for funding. He’s really deserving of this opportunity.” ● Monger will take part in a charity electric karting race organised by Formula E championship leader JeanEric Vergne in Paris today, to raise funds for disabled aspiring racing drivers.

The proceeds from the event will go towards Spinal Track, set up by president of the FIA Disability and Accessibility Commission, Nathalie Mcgloin.