SEPTEMBER 25, 2001

Gucci, Versace... Montoya!

HARD on the heels of his first Grand Prix victory, Juan Pablo Montoya is preparing to launch his own clothing range.

The Montoya range is to run alongside the official Williams and BMW range of regalia and that of Ralf Schumacher - whose branded clothing was launched at the Spanish Grand Prix - straight after his first victory with the team.

The clothing launch claims to have encapsulated Montoya's 'irrepressible and effervescent spirit' and offers his fans clothes ranging 'from leisure and technical clothing, a children's range and a variety of racing inspired gifts from luggage to sunglasses, watches, bottle openers and filofaxes'.

The Montoya range will be available at Grands Prix and from BMW dealerships worldwide from 26 September.