What a worthy spat!

Probably the only time you see Kimi Räikkönen smile!!!!

Source: guardian.co.uk

The collision between Adrian Sutil and Jarno Trulli during the first lap of the Brazilian grand prix, a clash that extended to a trackside war of words at Interlagos, continued to exercise both drivers during a press conference in Abu Dhabi yesterday.

Trulli's attempt to run round the outside of Sutil's Force India as they disputed fourth place in Brazil ended when the two cars touched, Sutil's high-speed spin also taking out the Renault of Fernando Alonso. Trulli climbed from his damaged Toyota and, ignoring a marshal's instructions, sought out Sutil. In a mildly comic scene, Trulli began to remonstrate with the much taller German as both drivers, perhaps wisely, kept their crash helmets in place. Stewards later declared the accident to have been a "racing incident" to which no blame could be attached, but Trulli was fined $6,000 (£3,600) for disobeying an official.

When asked if they had settled their differences, the row erupted again, much to the amusement of Alonso and Kimi Raikkonen, who were sitting in front of the warring factions on the interview platform.

Trulli: "Obviously it was very disappointing to end the race like that, especially on the first lap. I had every reason to be extremely furious. I've got all the evidence to show I was there and was next to him, and tomorrow we are going to discuss it [at an official FIA drivers' briefing]."

Sutil: "There's nothing to discuss, it was quite an obvious incident. In the end it was very disappointing for me, even more because I was the one who was driving, and he lost control of his car and crashed into my back. It's not my problem. It's his problem. I don't know why he's freaking out like that to be honest."

Trulli: "I don't know if you're blind, but I can clearly show you my front wing is next to your front wing." Trulli then produced photographs to support an argument he clearly expected.

Sutil: "But you're trying to overtake me around the outside on the kerb. There was not a problem. You were off the power. The same happened in Barcelona where you lost control again and crashed again into a Force India car [Sutil]. You have to sometimes respect the limits of the car. If you've nowhere to go, you have to back off. That's how racing is. I don't know how long you need to learn this."

Trulli's ire began rise thanks to Sutil mentioning the incident in Barcelona where the Force India driver had cut across the grass, completely missing a corner, and then hit Trulli, who was having his own accident.

"In Barcelona I spun and he hit me because he cut the kerb, cut the circuit completely, and he didn't slow down," said Trulli.

Sutil: "I didn't hit you. You hit me. I don't know what is your problem. I really don't understand."

Asked what was said during their argument immediately after the accident in Brazil, Trulli replied: "I was furious because he didn't see me. I was next to him and he kept on pushing me on the outside until I was obviously on the kerb."

Sutil: "It's not a problem to be on the kerb. Where's the problem?"

Trulli (sarcastically): "Yeah, no problem! As long as we know the rules."

Sutil: "I know the rules."

Raikkonen's attempt to keep a straight face during this spat failed when he looked across at a grinning Alonso. When reminded by a questioner that he had a clear view of the accident, Alonso said: "I saw everything more or less, but as Jarno said, we will discuss it in the drivers' briefing – deeply!"

MEN!