Posted on July 9th, 2006 by Oliver White
In a surprising press conference this morning, Juan Pablo Montoya has announced he will be leaving Formula One at the end of the year to rejoin a partnership with NASCAR team owner, Chip Ganassi. Montoya will be driving a Havoline Dodge in 2007, leaving behind seven wins (to date) and the McLaren team.
It was recently reported that McLaren were not dropping Montoya at the end of the season - said in response to difficult questions being asked in the wake of JPM’s recent performances and coming-togethers with other drivers. Montoya had a tough decision to make, with McLaren opting for reigning World Champion Fernando Alonso for next year. With Kimi Raikkonen expected to join Michael Schumacher at Ferrari, Montoya’s options were running out. Earlier in the year, the Colombian was getting frustrated, asking why teams were not trying to hire him.
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Posted on July 7th, 2006 by Oliver White
I was recently contacted by Dave Lewis - the headmaster of Flash Ley Community Primary School - and was asked to publicise an auction on eBay of a signed Renault racing suit. Mr Lewis explains further…