Albers hopes Ide stays in F1

But despite the disappointment of his spectacular early exit, Albers has actually said he feels some empathy for his Japanese's rival's position - and hopes the Super Aguri driver can put his early troubles behind him.

"I was angry when I got out of the car, but then I had to cool down," said the Midland driver. "I got onto the scooter, the wind got into my helmet and I started to cool down a little bit about it.

"I don't want to attack drivers because I think it doesn't make any sense you know, it makes people weak. F1 is F1 and sometimes things happen and things need to happen because otherwise the fans will switch off."

Albers is well aware that there is intense speculation surrounding Ide's future at the team, with Super Aguri boss Aguri Suzuki saying that meetings will be held this week to decide on the Japanese driver's future.

But rather than push for Ide to be dropped, Albers is actually keen to support his rival, even though he concedes that the Super Aguri drivers are being too aggressive at the start of races.

"Of course there are a lot of rumours surrounding Ide and I hope he can stay, because I think everybody who is new in F1 should have a chance," continued Albers.

"I don't like to blame other people because I have a lot of meetings where everyone starts blaming each other about this and that. In Australia a top guy fucked up my qualifying lap - I am not going to say his name but it was a big name getting $10 million a year and was slower than me in the qualifying in Australia."

Albers added that he defended Ide's corner in their meeting with the race stewards on Sunday night, although advised them to ask the Japanese driver to calm down a bit.

"I spoke to them and I said it was so obvious what happened from the television. I said it was a race incident and hopefully he has learned to cool down on the first lap.

"I understand his position because it was the same with me at Minardi. It is the only thing you have, the start, and then it is over. We are two seconds a lap quicker than them, and if they get in front of us then there is almost no chance to overtake them until the pit stops.

"The only negative thing is that things happen a lot with Ide, and everyone wants to kill him, but that is not what I like to hear."