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Montoya, Ralf prove twice as problematic for Williams
Melbourne, Feb 27: The 2004 season promises to be a watershed when it begins March 7 in Melbourne, Australia, with new qualifying and engine rules for the 18 races.
Melbourne, Feb 27: The 2004 season promises to be a watershed when it begins March 7 in Melbourne, Australia, with new qualifying and engine rules for the 18 races.
Schumacher may be vulnerable despite Ferrari's $500-million US annual budget, but F1's other big teams also have problems.
Montoya, one of Schumacher's two main challengers, has announced a move from BMW Williams to McLaren beginning in 2005. Questions linger about his motivation.
"It's just like in any other job," Montoya said. "You want it, you get it and then you do it for a certain time trying to give your best. However, at some stage, you have reached the point where you want to try out something new."
BMW Williams also has a problem with second driver Ralf Schumacher, who is embroiled in a pay dispute.
He earns about $12 million with reports suggesting he wants $15 million. His brother earns about $50 million. The younger Schumacher says Williams can't afford to lose him and Montoya.
Montoya moved to McLaren because he was angry at earning only half as much as Ralf Schumacher. The former Indy 500 and Champ Car series champion, Montoya could get even with Williams by winning the title this season - and leaving.
Bureau Report
Schumacher may be vulnerable despite Ferrari's $500-million US annual budget, but F1's other big teams also have problems.
Montoya, one of Schumacher's two main challengers, has announced a move from BMW Williams to McLaren beginning in 2005. Questions linger about his motivation.
"It's just like in any other job," Montoya said. "You want it, you get it and then you do it for a certain time trying to give your best. However, at some stage, you have reached the point where you want to try out something new."
BMW Williams also has a problem with second driver Ralf Schumacher, who is embroiled in a pay dispute.
He earns about $12 million with reports suggesting he wants $15 million. His brother earns about $50 million. The younger Schumacher says Williams can't afford to lose him and Montoya.
Montoya moved to McLaren because he was angry at earning only half as much as Ralf Schumacher. The former Indy 500 and Champ Car series champion, Montoya could get even with Williams by winning the title this season - and leaving.
Bureau Report