Montoya resigns with WilliamsF1


Juan Pablo staying

By Andrew Hooper
August 23 2002

After much speculation regarding his future BMW WilliamsF1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya has resigned with the team until end of 2004. The team has now both drivers Ralf and Juan Pablo confirmed for the next two years giving them a very strong driver line-up.

 

 

  
Montoya confirmed for 2003 & 2004
 
After some period of speculation regarding his future it was finally announced by the BMW WilliamsF1 Team that Juan Pablo Montoya's contract with the team has been extended for a further two seasons until the end of 2004.

Sam Michael & Juan Pablo MOntoyaTeam principal and WilliamsF1 Managing Director, Frank Williams said, "Juan is an outstanding talent, and we are all naturally delighted that the team will stay together for the next two seasons. Both his natural resource of skill and the continuity that this agreement offers will provide a considerable impetus for the team to build a championship challenge in 2003 and 2004."

Montoya, who is currently tied with team-mate Ralf Schumacher with 40 points in the FIA Formula One Driver's Championship,1 said, "I have no doubt that both WilliamsF1 and BMW are completely determined, and have the will to win a Championship title. It is for these reasons that I am delighted to be racing with the BMW WilliamsF1 Team."

Montoya's new contract should see him with an increased salary.Montoya will race alongside Ralf Schumacher again next year. The German also has a contract until the end of 2004.
 
 
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