Sons of Montoya, Ralf Schumacher, to race in 2020
Sebastian Montoya with dad as a young boy. He's now 14 |
(GMM) Former Williams teammates Juan Pablo Montoya and Ralf Schumacher are ushering the next generation into the upper categories of junior open-wheeler motor racing.
Montoya, a winner of seven grands prix who also raced for McLaren, is supporting his 14-year-old son Sebastian as he signs for the top Italian Formula 4 team Prema Powerteam.
"I am very excited to start racing cars and to have the opportunity to race F4 in 2020 with such a great team," Montoya Jr said.
And the next Schumacher to hit the high-profile junior single seater circuits is David, nephew of F2 racer Mick and son of Montoya's former Williams teammate Ralf.
David Schumacher |
David, 18, will race for Charouz Racing System in the highly competitive FIA Formula 3 series this year.
"I drove two events at the end of last year and that was good preparation for the season ahead," said Schumacher.
"I think we can make a step forward this season and I will try and finish as high as possible."
Ralf Schumacher, who like Montoya is 44, won six grands prix and also drove for Jordan and Toyota.