Head Praises Montoya

Led ZeppF1 · 23 Sep 2003, 03:46 (Ref:727258)

Patrick Head, who had reputed by his straight criticism to drivers, praises Montoya. He believes his driver does have the skills to overhaul Schumacher, and dethrone the reigning World Champion.

"Juan always seems to find that gap at the crucial moment to push his way through the field, whether it's Michael, Kimi Raikkonen or any other driver on the grid. He makes it look easier than it is and that is a great skill," Head told People, and re-reported by F1live.

http://f1.racing-live.com/en/index.html

Led ZeppF1 · 23 Sep 2003, 03:48 (Ref:727260)

Well, Montoya become Williams's Golden Boy again? Or, it's just the way from Williams/Head to support his drivers ini crucial moment to win the championship and give them WCC/WDC trohpy?

Dani Filth · 23 Sep 2003, 09:51 (Ref:727470)

yeah . but not at Monza ...

Sato san · 23 Sep 2003, 13:33 (Ref:727743)

Head is right ....it doesnt matter if you love or hate Montoya...he has still got the extra something that makes him a bit special .

**Bononi** · 23 Sep 2003, 14:10 (Ref:727770)

It's the right time to put some confidence in his driver fighting for the title.

BootsOntheSide · 23 Sep 2003, 16:15 (Ref:727861)

For Patrick Head to back a driver so unequivocably is unusual - it's not really his (or Frank's) style. Either he's mellowing in old age - he wasn't as critical of Ralf's early-season form as many - or he's genuinely that impressed with JPM.

It could be that he's the Golden Boy again as the Zepster suggests, of course we dont' know the full story of Ralf's withdrawal from Monza or the basis behind his other recent 'errors'.

It'd be interesting to see who gets the msot support in 2004 - building this year's car more around Montoya's driving style and influence was a significant decision

Snrub · 23 Sep 2003, 23:59 (Ref:728224)

I completely agree with Sato. I'll take it further, if you can't appreciate JPM's driving you don't know what your suppose to be looking for.

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Originally posted by BootsOntheSide
It'd be interesting to see who gets the msot support in 2004 - building this year's car more around Montoya's driving style and influence was a significant decision

I still have a hard time believing that one...

Led ZeppF1 · 24 Sep 2003, 02:44 (Ref:728291)

Both Frank and Patrick also defends JPM decision to back off in Monza after his two episodes with the Sauber & Jordan and he was already 5-6 seconds behind Michael.

Compare with their critics for Ralf in Canada.

gttouring · 24 Sep 2003, 03:00 (Ref:728298)

head praises Montoya- and why shouldn't he?
JPM is a great racer, and F1 material and style, he'll get a WDC and he'll be legendary its only a matter of time- now will he be like Senna? or Schumi? or Stewart or...
well his name doesn't start with an 's' but you get it...

z2252314 · 24 Sep 2003, 03:04 (Ref:728302)

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Both Frank and Patrick also defends JPM decision to back off in Monza after his two episodes with the Sauber & Jordan and he was already 5-6 seconds behind Michael.

Not sure which race you were watching, but he was definately not six second behind Michael when he approached Frentzen. He lost 1.5 seconds passing frentzen. Frentzen didnt destroy Monty's chances, fatigue did.

Led ZeppF1 · 24 Sep 2003, 07:23 (Ref:728419)

I was watching the race in Monza, GP Italia 2003, two weeks ago. Which race you were watching?

Maybe Frentzen or Baumgartner didnt destroy Monty's chances, maybe his car didn't have pace to win, or maybe...

But its not my point, and its has been discuss before. My point was both Frank and Patrick defends JPM's decision to back off.

Mr V · 24 Sep 2003, 07:29 (Ref:728420)

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Originally posted by z2252314
Frentzen didnt destroy Monty's chances, fatigue did.

For someone who is supposed to be too fat for F1 and not fit enough, i've never seen JPM get out of the car totally knackard.

Look at Monaco, the most demanding race of all, was JPM knackard when he got out of the car there? then compare that with Mansell in 1992.

Dani Filth · 24 Sep 2003, 07:51 (Ref:728434)

i agree Monty has something special .. but the problem is that he is not whowing us that lately ... he becomes what many of you hate at Michael ... but not that good as Michael ..

BootsOntheSide · 24 Sep 2003, 07:54 (Ref:728437)

Montoya did a lot of work on his fitness when he first came to F1, and it has certainly done him proud, as Monaco demonstrated (although, in fairness, Mansell's 1992 race was much tougher, physically and mentally, and he didn't have the comfort of having won)

Mr V · 24 Sep 2003, 08:15 (Ref:728457)

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Originally posted by Dani Filth
but the problem is that he is not whowing us that lately ... he becomes what many of you hate at Michael ... but not that good as Michael ..

Yer right

I'm not going to go over the things that people dislike about Michael, but since he's been in F1, i haven't seen JPM doing it.

Dani Filth · 24 Sep 2003, 08:19 (Ref:728459)

just wait and see .. after Schu retires ..

JohnSSC · 24 Sep 2003, 09:37 (Ref:728523)

It would be cool if JPM wins the WDC while Michael is still in F1 - that way he can say he beat the best, instead of the best of the rest.

**GTRMagic** · 24 Sep 2003, 10:25 (Ref:728555)

I like that sentiment JohnSSC, Monty is a bit special... with any luck he will be retained by Williams, and it will be Schumi Lite to go to McLaren

Gt_R · 24 Sep 2003, 10:46 (Ref:728568)

Quote:"I'm not going to go over the things that people dislike about Michael, but since he's been in F1, i haven't seen JPM doing it"

Problem is, JPM can't even get into the position to do it thus far.

It's always nice to beat the best driver. But question is, even if he beat Michael, is he better than Michael when we look back at history? Unlikely. Mika and JV and Hill had won WDCs competing Michael, but none of the 3 were remembered as being better than Michael.

Mr V · 24 Sep 2003, 10:50 (Ref:728570)

Well, no matter what JPM does or does not acheive, theres no way he'll be remembered as being as controversial

**Adam43** · 24 Sep 2003, 12:42 (Ref:728675)

Now that could come back and bite you Mr V!

Mr V · 24 Sep 2003, 16:43 (Ref:728866)

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Originally posted by AdamAshmore
Now that could come back and bite you Mr V!

True, but i have faith

Damon · 24 Sep 2003, 17:48 (Ref:728935)

ditto, JPM's not that kind of racer.

Gt_R · 25 Sep 2003, 02:09 (Ref:729277)

Did i hear someone say JPM fat? Wow, it really brings us back to the days when JPM first step into F1. Thing is, thankfully JPM's the type who is naturally fit, hence even if he doesn't train as much as some guys, he could actually have the physical ability to race the car.

One thing that i see changing in JPM, which Frank also had mentioned recently, is how JPM had matured since he first came F1. Strange thing for a seasoned racer who done a few years in US, but he has changed. Look at his recent decisions to back off during the race knowing he can't pass Michael, to lift off in qualifying knowing that he had already secured a position in front of Michael, to be more careful and measured in his approach to overtaking and driving.

This coupled with his natural abilities does make for a very strong potential which even his critics can't deny. Certainly, he hasn't been a all rounded driver as good as Michael. But JPM had certainly shown he's far better than JV, and JV's won a WDC hasn't he? JPM's been one of the closest any recent driver had got to Michael.

And Frank and Head's recent praises are needed to extra motivate their remaining hope in the title challenge. BMW needs this championship rather desperately afterall. And who knows, they are healing a wound hoping Montoya will stay on next year?

Dani Filth · 25 Sep 2003, 09:36 (Ref:729522)

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Originally posted by Mr V
Well, no matter what JPM does or does not acheive, theres no way he'll be remembered as being as controversial

and btw . i wasn't thinking at JPM being involved in some kind of championship winning incedents . just that his not the JPM that came in F1 a few years back . and in sure he will change even more ...

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