Montoya in for a shock at McLaren
If Juan Pablo Montoya thinks all his problems will be solved in a switch from BMW-Williams to top-team rival McLaren-Mercedes, he's in for a bit of a shock.
That's the opinion of Grove's technical boss Patrick Head who last week revealed that JPM made the decision to swap teams after a radio- row at the French GP.
'I think we'll be able to put it all behind us - we're all adults,' Head explained in the run-up to the Colombian's final season at Williams in 2004.
He added: 'Of course, it's a shame he's going but that's Formula One.'
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Head, the often-gruff and moody Englishman, revealed his belief that Montoya, 28, thinks his new Formula One employers are set to 'pour everything into him.
'Everyone knows that Williams treats both drivers fairly,' he added.
But Patrick reckons what is waiting for Juan Pablo at Ron Dennis' Mercedes-powered team (team-mate Kimi Raikkonen) is not quite what he has in mind.
'They have a lot of affection for Kimi,' said Head.
Another, less likely, option is that McLaren 'change' to accommodate Montoya.
Head told The Sun: 'It will be an interesting change. McLaren are not shy in saying how happy they are with Raikkonen but Montoya is not shy of a challenge.'
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