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Monday, January 12 Updated: January 22, 1:12 PM ET  Comments on Formula One drivers ESPN.com We spotlighted F1 drivers Felipe Massa and Juan Pablo Montoya. Here are your thoughts on their '03 campaigns and prospects for next season:
Steve Giroux Long Beach, Calif.
Felipe Massa is a very talented driver. As you can see that he has already in his second year in F1 captured the post of a test driver for Ferrari which is currently No. 1 in F1. After Schumacher retires -- which won't be that soon -- Felipe Massa will have a big opportunity for a racing seat at Ferrari alongside Rubens Barrichello, who is also an awesome driver. But also he will also have to compete with Giancarlo Fishicella who is an awesome driver himself and plus who is an Italian himself has a good opportunity of getting into the Italian team (Ferrari) as they won't mind an Italian driver racing for an Italian team. Kavin Bharti Mittal New Delhi, India
Massa is no doubt fast and his seat at Sauber is clearly set up by Ferrari to keep him in the Ferrari camp. The question is if Massa is to be the next Schumacher at Ferrari or if he is to file in behind Rubens in a couple years time to be the famed No. 2 at Ferrari. I look for Massa to get the best of Fisi next year as he has had to mature in his year away from F1 racing. Michael Spitale Dublin, Ohio
Massa might be quick -- and hopefully he'll get a good chance to prove it this year while racing for Sauber and testing for Ferrari -- but it's probably a stretch to think that he's in line for a seat at Ferrari. There are just too many talented drivers out there. Karl Diemen Allentown, Pa.
Brian Schwartz New Canaan, Conn.
Juan Pablo Montoya will be a dangerous man this Formula One season. He has a new contract McLaren, and he will want to join that team with the F1 Drivers Championship in his hand to get top billing over Kimi (Sorry, Coulthard -- you're history). Juan will be a serious contender for the Championship no matter the circumstances. The Williams will be a great car this year. And the BMW engine will most likely be the most powerful engine on the grid. So look out, Montoya coming through. Bryan McCauslin Shreveport, La.
For the talent, the courage, the attitude, the car and many many positives things, Juan Pablo Montoya will be an F1 champ maybe this year, and because I'm Colombian, too. Roberto Barcelona
This year I believe it will be extremely difficult for Montoya to compete on an even playing field with his departure at the end of the year. Williams will shift their focus to the only driver signed beyond 2004, Ralf Schumacher. I believe Montoya is the better driver and perhaps with some maturity and self control, possibly the best driver in F1, but Frank Williams will more than likely be weary of allowing Montoya to take any new Williams technology or ideas with him to McLaren. Phil Brandt Edmond, Okla.
I think for Juan to stay with Williams for 2004, and yet, announce that he's leaving, says a great deal for his competitive spirit and desire to win, period. Frank Williams sees that fire and probably appreciates his honesty in not keeping these developments to himself for the 2004 racing season.
I don't think he'll win the championship in 2004, but not because Juan isn't trying his hardest. I think it'll be more of a performance issue with the equipment rather than that of a driver issue.
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