Williams 'fat' digs anger Montoya

Speaking before his McLaren race debut in Melbourne on Sunday, he also added that he felt undervalued by Williams.

"I don't know what they wanted. I was winning races. He just complained I was overweight and unfit and just whinged about it," the Colombian said.

Montoya joined Finn Kimi Raikkonen at McLaren after four seasons at Williams.

"Frank always complained that I was overweight. When I got into Formula One everyone said I was fat, " said Montoya.

"At BMW Williams they expect you to get the things done. Here at Mercedes and McLaren they give you the tools to do the things."
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"I weighed less then than I do now.

"It's pretty demotivating. I thought I was working pretty hard - and someone goes and says that."

The Colombian added that he felt more positive now he was at McLaren.

"At BMW Williams they expect you to get the things done - here at Mercedes and McLaren they give you the tools to do the things.

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"It makes a big difference for the driver - the driver is a lot more appreciated," said Montoya.

The F1 season starts with the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne on Sunday.

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