A rare opportunity: Ask Montoya a question

[cmag]

Hi all,

This is James Deakin, I am one of the editors of C! Magazine.

I came across your forum because a number of your members have emailed me and the latest one (mazdamazda) included a link to this site. I'm glad I dropped by.

Anyway, I have a unique and rare opportunity that I would like to share with the members here who have clearly shown support to C! magazine through all these years. I will be flying to Shanghai on Tuesday for the Chinese Grand Prix with Castrol Philippines, and they have given me the chance to spend a little time with JPM. Although nothing can actually be promised, I would like to offer members here the chance to ask JPM a question through me. If it all works out, I'll post the questions with the answers and photos as well as publishing it in C! with credit to whoever's question I used.

Please understand that time may be limited with JPM and I will only get to ask him a few questions, so I would like to limit it to those who are bonafide fans that would really appreciate this rare opportunity.

One last thing. Because Castrol is sponsoring, it may not be possible or proper to ask questions regarding his move to Maclaren.

Pls post your questions and hopefully I can get them answered for you. Make sure to include your real name!

God Bless! and thanks for your continued support.

James Deakin

[niky]

I've got one:

"How would you differentiate F1 from CART? Being on Team Canassi (hope I'm getting that right), you virtually dominated CART during your time there, much the same as Michael Schumacher is doing now. How difficult was it to adapt to the higher level of competition in F1 when you came over?"

"Would you say that you are now performing at the peak of your abilities, or can expect more surprises from you in the coming seasons?"

P.S.: Can I still get my cologne? Haven't had the time to pick it up! :santa:

[edzzz]

Astig! your one of the host in a motoring show in channel 9 right? Correct me na lang if am wrong ok

got a question:

what do you do in your free time, if your not testing or not doing anything about f1

[hagiber]

Other possible questions:

Which of the other drivers do you have most respect for?

What are the main things you have learned about driving since coming into F1?

What do you think is your biggest success in Formula 1?

What do you think is your biggest mistake in Formula 1?

Is Formula One everything you dreamed it would be?

Do you miss racing in more of a "drivers" series as opposed to a "team" series?

Burger King or McDonalds?

[the_wildthing]

Originally posted by hagiber
Other possible questions:

Burger King or McDonalds?

LOL. :hihihi:

Mr. Deakin, welcome to Tsikot, sir.

Question for JPM, hmm...

Your website lists your Hobby as computer games. What game are you playing these days?

[effone]

Question for JPM:

did you have 2nd thoughts when you were offered by mclaren to move from BMW?

we all know that BMW is one of the team to beat, but why transfer? is it bcoz of the package? or the reliability of the car?

sana ma post ito sa c! mag::effone

[niky]

Originally posted by hagiber

Do you miss racing in more of a "drivers" series as opposed to a "team" series?

Burger King or McDonalds?

LOL at the last...

But CART was not really a driver's series... Team Canassi had so many championships with so many different drivers... they were as effective as Ferrari is now... the best pit crews and strategies... as well as great reliability. It was more exciting, though... because the spread of the field and the difference in driver talent meant lots and lots and lots of overtaking... sayang wala na siya.

[the_wildthing]

Ah here's a question:

Would you consider driving for Ferrari alongside Michael Schumacher?

[kimpOy]

Does Connie has a sister? he..he

[hagiber]

Originally posted by the_wildthing
Ah here's a question:

Would you consider driving for Ferrari alongside Michael Schumacher?

I dont think you'd want to hear his answer to that question :-) Hehe...baka censored yung sagot.

[mazdamazda]

OMG! it's James Deakin! it's good to know that you were able to read my letter and hop down to our little community.

here's my question:

"in your current team, what contributions have they given to you to make you a more matured and competitive driver? likewise, what lasting contributions have you made to the team?"

"how many years more do you see yourself racing in F1? "

"aside from the reigning world champion - who do you consider is your biggest threat in the near future?"

- John Luther Garcia

[jUs-]

Cool! I'll be going to the Shanghai GP too! Will you be in the VIP section? I'll be departing on Thursday... just in time for the Free Practice runs on Friday.

Bring a Philippine flag ok? hahaha!!

9 days to go!

By the way, love your magazine.

[mike727]

question for jpm! what cars are in your garage and which one is your favorite? :D

[hagiber]

JPM drives an X5 diba ?

[Monseratto]

Originally posted by niky
LOL at the last...

But CART was not really a driver's series... Team Canassi had so many championships with so many different drivers... they were as effective as Ferrari is now... the best pit crews and strategies... as well as great reliability. It was more exciting, though... because the spread of the field and the difference in driver talent meant lots and lots and lots of overtaking... sayang wala na siya.

It's team Ganassi!!

[niky]

Originally posted by Monseratto
It's team Ganassi!!

Sorry... bata pa ako nuun... forgive the typo!


Pero that was my favorite team when I was a kid... I would stay up all weekend to try and catch the races when CART was on... walang tatalo kay Alessandro Zanardi!!!!

Montoya was a close second, though..., but Zanardi (assholic overtaking and all) will always be my favorite driver.

[cmag]

Wow! Thanks, guys!
The response has been great. I'm so glad I was able to hop down here. Just so you know, this is exclusive thread to Tsikot. I did post a similar one on an unofficial JPM fan site based out of Amsterdam, but I will only be using the questions from here. I will post the interview with pics as soon as I get back from China.

I hope to be able to spend more time here to get feedback from all of you on how to improve our mag and give you a local publication you can be proud of. Thanks again for all your support, I hope in some way I was able to return the kindness.

See you all in a week!


P.S. For the one who inquired about whether I was from Auto Extreme, the answer is YES! I also host segments in Auto Extreme.

Tsikot Rocks!

P.P.S. Mazdamazda, you will be published in October issue alongside Ian Rex's letter.

[cmag]

Wow! Thanks, guys!
The response has been great. I'm so glad I was able to hop down here. Just so you know, this is exclusive thread to Tsikot. I did post a similar one on an unofficial JPM fan site based out of Amsterdam, but I will only be using the questions from here. I will post the interview with pics as soon as I get back from China.

I hope to be able to spend more time here to get feedback from all of you on how to improve our mag and give you a local publication you can be proud of. Thanks again for all your support, I hope in some way I was able to return the kindness.

See you all in a week!


P.S. For the one who inquired about whether I was from Auto Extreme, the answer is YES! I also host segments in Auto Extreme.

Tsikot Rocks!

P.P.S. Mazdamazda, you will be published in October issue alongside Ian Rex's letter.

[kimpOy]

ey James, dont forget to ask JPM if Connie has a sister he..he

just kidding man,
Welcome To Tsikot.com,

with all of the inputs here, C! would have a endless supply of articles and stories.

[jUs-]

the race was AWESOME!

Hey James,

We were on the same flight on the way back to the Philppines! Where'd you buy your BMW Williams shirt? I don't think they just sell that out, do they?

Anyhow, Montoya and Ralf were riding an untinted 7 series and it passed right in front of me. This was right after qualifying! There was this drivers appearance thing at the BMW booth.

Hope you could update us with your interview.

tc!