He was entered by Ensign for the 1981 Brazilian Grand Prix, however was denied the license that would have enabled him to compete.

[6] For 1983 the team was merged with Theodore Racing, however this did not bring a change in fortunes and he was forced out of the sport when Theodore ran out of money before the final race of the season.

[5][6][7] Juan Pablo Montoya is the most successful Colombian driver to race in F1.

[1] In a career spanning five and a half seasons he won 7 Grands Prix for Williams and McLaren, including Colombia's maiden victory in the 2001 Italian Grand Prix,[8] finished on the podium 30 times and finished 3rd in the championship twice, in 2002 and 2003.

[9][10] Having won the Indianapolis 500 twice, he is one of two active drivers one race win away from completing the Triple Crown of Motorsport.