Montoya reveals phone call from Williams

Sir Frank Williams, Juan-Pablo Montoya, Tony Ponturo (Budweiser), Silverstone 18.07.2003 / Copyright xpb

Juan Pablo Montoya has revealed that he received a "special" phone call this week.

"Frank Williams called me this morning to say hi," the Colombian, who made his formula one debut for Sir Williams' British team in 2001, wrote on his Twitter page.

Now 33, Montoya races in NASCAR, after switching in 2006 mid-way through an acrimonious second season with McLaren.

He indicated his best memories of formula one were with Williams.

Referring to his phone call, Montoya added: "It was very special talking to him again. He is a very nice guy ... and no, I'm not going (back) to F1."

Source: GMM

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najdier

I wish he would go back. And it is Sir Frank, not Sir Williams.

August 5, 2009 4:15 pm

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dmanero

thats too bad the montoya refuses to go back to F1, he hasn't got what it takes to race in nascar.

August 5, 2009 4:25 pm

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Lamborghini

It is indeed a shame that he is not willing to return.. I loved him, he was the only driver with real attitude, therefore was the most entertaining one too:)

August 5, 2009 5:45 pm

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sideskraper

I think personality would be a better way to describe it. No formula one drivers have any these days. Too coached, too conservative, too professional. If only they showed as much character off the track as they do on the track.

August 6, 2009 11:07 am

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NotYet

It might be the most unexpected race in the history of F1 if he'd agreed on going back. And it's nice to see a Saudi (Najdi) in this website. :)

August 5, 2009 9:40 pm

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McNamara68

we're all human beings. don't get too high off of national/ethnic/religious/racial pride, it's bad for you. it's great to see car guys and girls from ALL OVER THE WORLD talking about the machines we love.

August 7, 2009 5:34 am

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dcars62

He's been entertaining in Nascar, hope he does well in the chase.

August 5, 2009 11:36 pm

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nosebleed

you don't watch much NASCAR do you? because if you don't then why even try to talk like you know something about?

August 6, 2009 3:29 am

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mc959

I loved him too, he was the only one that was'nt scared of Herr Schumi, and they had some great battles on the track...

August 6, 2009 6:33 am

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Targa_Florio

He used to post incredible lap times while driving the Williams-BMW F1...

August 6, 2009 12:06 pm

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M3Wannabe

Personally, I hold Mr Montoya partially responsible for Williams not winning the Constructors title in 03. Car development seemed to stagnate while Ralf was injured. Same situation in 04, although not in contention for the title. Interesting character, yes, mental capacity to truly succeed in F1, no.

August 6, 2009 1:37 pm

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