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Montoya rubbishes conspiracy theories over reliability issues
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Former grand prix winner Juan Pablo Montoya has rubbished the idea that technical failures in Formula One can be the result of a conspiracy, saying there is always a chance modern cars break down. Mechanical problems, especially engine failures, have grown scarce in recent years, with reliability improving to near-perfect levels. However, the 2016 season featured several high-profile issues, starting with Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes power unit failure while leading the Malaysian Grand Prix. The retirement derailed the Briton’s hopes of a fourth title and gave fresh momentum to the conspiracy theories that had been bubbling up from previous engine-related hiccups...
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