Montoya 'Shocked' by BAR Penalty
BAR's two-race ban for running illegally at the San Marino Grand Prix has caused surprise in the Formula One paddock, although two of Jenson Button's main rivals have conceded that teams face such punishments for breaching the rules
Juan Pablo Montoya, who is returning to action himself at this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix, said: "I was shocked actually that they put them out of the races but that's the way it goes I guess."
World Championship leader Fernando Alonso, who openly labelled BAR as 'cheats' during a pre-event press conference in Spain, said: "We all agree that there are specific rules for all the teams.
"If you are not inside the rules then you risk having a penalty. I think Jenson did a fantastic race in Imola and he was on the podium because he deserved that podium in the way he drove...you are risking a lot in the whole race.
"When it's not your fault and you are out it will be a disappointment but I'm sure they will come back."
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