Juan Pablo Montoya gave Colombia its first Formula 1 victory: this is how his historic win at the 2001 Italian Grand Prix is remembered

On September 16, 2001, Colombian driver Juan Pablo Montoya won the Italian Grand Prix at the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza. Crossing the finish line in first place, he secured the first-ever Formula 1 victory for Colombia.

The historic milestone marked a significant achievement in international motorsport for the South American nation, cementing Montoya's legacy in the sport during his career.