Top 5 of Juan Pablo Montoya's biggest attacks

5. 2003 Italian Grand Prix

After witnessing the duel between Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) and Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) in Monza (Italy), Ross Brawn drew a comparison with the 2003 edition of the event: “It reminded me of this race, where Michael Schumacher in the Ferrari F2003-GA and Juan Pablo Montoya with the Williams FW25 fought throughout the race. 

The duel between Michael and Juan Pablo on the first lap in the Roggia chicane was very similar to what happened between Charles and Lewis in 2019. The Ferrari gave nothing away and was as limited as possible. the regulations allow. This is what champions are and should always be.”, he said.

Juan Pablo Montoya was content with second place in front of the fans who were all committed to the cause of the Kaiser.

4. 2004 San Marino Grand Prix

Once again, Juan Pablo Montoya crossed swords with Michael Schumacher. This time, the German was uncompromising on the Imola track. Starting from the first row, the Ferrari must defend itself against the WIlliams-BMW with its famous walrus nose. When Tosa brakes, “Jean Paul” takes the outside and turns suddenly towards No. 1. 

This time he will be beaten. Michael Schumacher shamelessly pushes him towards the grass at the exit of the corner. Worse still, Juan Pablo Montoya crushes his own teammate Ralf Schumacher on the climb to Piratella! 

Winner, Michael Schumacher is ordered to explain himself at a press conference. “First of all, I didn’t see it. But above all, when you go from the outside, you lose ground. I didn’t expect to see him (next door) anymore.”, defended the Red Baron.

As frank behind a wheel as with a microphone, Juan Pablo Montoya (3rd) replied as follows: “I’m surprised, when we braked I was in front of him, and he said he didn’t see me! Pwoah, bad luck. You must be blind or stupid not to have seen me, but it's racing."

3. 2001 San Marino Grand Prix

Three years earlier, Juan Pablo Montoya achieved a magnificent overtake. So yes, it’s at the expense of Jordan (although qualified in a promising fifth place) but above all led by the king of defense, a certain Jarno Trulli (his nickname was the “Trulli Train” in the race). At the Tamburello chicane, the Williams shamelessly attacks the Italian and catches a cold. Ciao! 

2. 2002 German Grand Prix

On the new Hockenheim track, a youngster offered a long resistance to Juan Pablo Montoya. The Finn Kimi Räikkönen (McLaren), wants to preserve his fourth place at the start of the race. 

But the Cart champion doesn't see it that way, and uses all his best tricks: braking late, widening the trajectory when entering a turn to exit faster, and a pinch of compaction towards the edges. It ends up working, at the entrance to the Stadium! 

1. 2001 Brazilian Grand Prix

Michael Schumacher, pushed around, destabilized like never before at Ferrari; this is a striking image so desired by the opponents of the Scuderia. However, we had to wait for the thunderous arrival of the Colombian for this dream to come true. 

From his second start in F1, in Interlagos (Brazil), the beginner struggles against the outgoing champion. His trapper braking at Senna's S surprised "Schumi", who gave in to this virile offensive: 

At the time, the symbol was strong. The reference of discipline was ejected from his rank of leader by the new kid! “He just braked too early and I went on the inside,” the striker explained calmly. After the first S I couldn't give him too much room otherwise at the next corner I was going to be dead. » A fighting spirit rarely seen in F1 at the start of the century, that's what Juan Pablo Montoya was during his brief career, from 2001 to mid-2006.