Mosley was `just having fun` – Montoya

Former Grand Prix winner Juan Pablo Montoya says he was `so shocked,` by the Max Mosley sex scandal, but stops short of joining the widespread condemnation of the FIA President.

“I was so shocked by it, when they sent (the video) to me, I was like `no way.` Now, I`m just like `Hey, he`s just an old guy trying to have some fun,`” the Colombian told the Associated Press.

The former race winner for McLaren and Williams, who switched to the NASCAR series a couple of years ago, is one of very few contemporary drivers who have commented openly on the affair.

Montoya, 32, gives a less solemn appraisal than some figures in recent days.

“I loved that. I did,” he said, laughing, when asked about Mosley`s reported romp with five prostitutes.

“It is a laughing matter! You know, when I first heard about it, it was shocking. But then he decided to play it like nothing has happened and it`s just so hilarious.”

Montoya did not want to say if he thought Mosley, 67, should resign.

“I do have an opinion on it, but I am not going to say it, and I am glad I am not there,” he added.

Source: GMM

11.4.2008   ▪ Formula One    ▪ fun, Montoya, Mosley    ▪ en.f1-live.com