F1 ICONS: Sebastian Montoya on his father Juan Pablo’s hero status

Having a famous name in any sport comes with a level of pressure and expectation that can be tough to deal with, but for Sebastian Montoya, it’s a source of strength and inspiration. The Colombian is currently forging his own path to F1, driving for PREMA Racing in Formula 2 this season, and his father Juan Pablo Montoya is the obvious pick as his F1 Icon…

The thing is, I don’t actually have memories of my dad in F1, because I was born in 2005, and then in 2006 he left. But I’ve seen the pictures and videos, and probably the earliest one that comes to mind is when he won in Brazil, and they put me in the trophy.

Otherwise, if you asked me about my dad in F1, I’d say the win at Silverstone in 2005. If you watch the highlights back from the race, you see the podium ceremony, and below it, my mum lifts me up like I’m Simba from the Lion King.