DC tells Montoya to get a grip

The pair collided on lap 28 as they disputed fourth place going into the first corner. The incident denied Coulthard a chance of a podium finish and more valuable points in his quest to finish second in the drivers' championship.

"Montoya needs to get a grip," said the Scot. "The guy is all over the place and it's hardly surprising that he's not won more races.

"He's brilliant in qualifying but he needs to calm down in races when he's not quick enough. He should look at the big picture."

Montoya apologised to Coulthard after the race, and cited handling problems with his FW24. After qualifying on pole position, the Colombian banged wheels with team-mate Ralf Schumacher at the start and quickly dropped behind the flying Ferraris.

With the Williams struggling with blistering tyres, Coulthard was stuck behind the Colombian, who was quick down the straights thanks to his BMW power, but held the McLaren up through the twistier parts of the track.

Coulthard's retirement means he remains fourth in drivers' standings on 26 points. Montoya is just a point ahead, while Ralf Schumacher holds the coveted second spot with 30.