Heidfeld, Sauber Criticise Montoya

Both team boss Peter Sauber and his driver Nick Heidfeld were unhappy with Williams driver Juan Pablo Montoya after the Colombian supposedly blocked the German during today's qualifying at the Silverstone circuit.

"I'm satisfied with the performance of the car, which was good today, and both drivers did fine jobs," said Sauber after the session. "Felipe Massa was unlucky in the traffic, and I am very disappointed with what happened on Nick's outing when a significant improvement was ruined by Montoya."

Heidfeld went on to qualify in tenth position for tomorrow's British Grand Prix, while Montoya managed to score his fourth consecutive pole position. The Sauber driver, however, was not impressed with the Colombian's driving during the session.

"I'm really unhappy with the session," said Heidfeld. "I could have improved my time by half a second on my final lap, but Montoya blocked me. He was on his out lap, so I don't know what he was thinking. I nearly hit him at Priory. He ruined my best lap.

"I'm very disappointed because the car has been really good here all weekend. He's happy, he's on pole, but that was not acceptable."

Heidfeld's teammate Felipe Massa qualified right behind him in 11th place.