More off season...

[NiceGuyEddie]

Williams have commented on the McLaren/Montoya/2005 news about being less then excited not to say not amused by it. Williams found it odd that they now face 2004 with a driver that already has commited himself to rival-team. I can understand Williams, but I also believe that Montoya wouldn't have any problem with becoming the 2004 champion (and thus McLaren gaining the number 1 on their 2005 car, so its somewhat in their interest too) and therefor beating Ralf. So I don't think it'll lead to any motivationproblems on his side.

Fact remains that the relationship between Williams and Montoya, that has been reported as being 'under stress' hasn't become any easier.

Would Williams have any interest in letting Montoya go to McLaren for 2004?

Let's consider this.

-McLaren have expressed an interest in Montoya, have in fact signed Montoya, but can't get him prior to 2005 because of Montoya's obligations to Williams for 2004.

-Williams have expressed an interest in Webber, but can't get him prior to 2005 because of Webbers obligations to Jaguar for 2004.

-Jaguar have expressed an interest in Coulthard, but can't get him prior to 2005, because of Coulthards obligations to McLaren for 2004.

So, there are mutual interests between Williams, McLaren and Jaguar, in which they all want something the other one has to offer. How difficult would it be to break the contracts and make it happen a year earlier?

Jaguar would've gain the least out if this option, but if they'd be prepared to weigh off Webber against Coulthard and perhaps recieve an amount of money by the two parties (Williams and McLaren) who want to make this happen (Jaguar is reportedly in need of some cash) (and lets be honest, Webber would surely gain from this), this could go through without too much problems, wouldn't it?

Your thoughts?