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A real asshole” Michael Schumacher unreal statement – A formidable presence in Formula One between 2001 and 2006, Juan Pablo Montoya left a lasting impression with his aggressive and uncompromising driving style. Known for pushing the boundaries on the track, the Colombian was one of the few drivers willing to stand up to Michael Schumacher during the seven-time world champion’s dominant years
Reflecting on his time in the sport, Montoya described himself as a “real asshole” on the track – especially when battling with Schumacher, who often found his rivals more willing to give in than fight wheel to wheel.
The changing landscape of F1
Formula One has evolved considerably since Montoya’s time, not only in terms of regulations and technology, but also in terms of relationships between drivers.
Social media has fostered a level of camaraderie that was virtually non-existent in Montoya’s era. Drivers today often go on social outings together, train together and appear more friendly, a stark contrast to the cut-throat competition of the early 2000s.
Today, with social media, team mates are the best friends in the world! They go to dinner together, they play padel together!” Montoya told F1’s Beyond the Grid podcast. “In my time we didn’t talk to anyone. I talked to Fernando Alonso, and I still do, and Rubens Barrichello. Felipe Massa sometimes, but that’s it. It was very hostile. You didn’t talk to anybody.
