Hamilton not investigated after qualifying

McLaren's Hamilton came out of the pits just as Kimi Raikkonen was on his final flying lap, and while the Briton stayed off the racing line and did not get in the Finn's way, his presence at that point of the circuit cost Raikkonen some time, as he went wide while overtaking the McLaren car.

Hamilton, who qualified second, apologised to third-placed Raikkonen after the session.

And although Ferrari said that incident cost their driver crucial time, the Italians did not protest Hamilton's driving to the race stewards, who in turn said they would not be investigating the issue.

Championship leader Hamilton is ahead of Raikkonen by seven points going into tomorrow's season finale. And the rookie driver faced some hostile quotes in the post-qualifying press conference.

"I am sure I am accused of something," Hamilton quipped. "I am here this weekend, I need to do a completely clean job and do enough to do a good job, not make mistakes, not get investigation for some things."

And he emphasised there was no intention to hinder Raikkonen's progress. "If anything, Kimi can win tomorrow's race and that will still be good for us," Hamilton stated.

"Although obviously it would be nice to beat him," he added.