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Lewis Hamilton invites Billy Monger to British GP

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Billy Monger will attend this weekend's Formula One British Grand Prix as a guest of Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes.

The 18-year-old, who lost both of his lower legs in a horrific British F4 crash at Donington Park in April, and his family have been invited by Hamilton to Silverstone to watch the weekend's action from the back of the Mercedes garage.

Monger shared a hug and handshake with Hamilton as the two met ahead of second practice on Friday, before he spent the session alongside Mercedes boss Toto Wolff in the Silver Arrows' garage. Following Friday practice, Hamilton, who previously admitted he had been "affected" by Monger's accident, praised the youngster's resilience and strong mind-set.