JPM and Schu square up again

Following Juan Pablo Montoya's outspoken criticism on live television of Michael Schumacher's robust defence on the opening lap of the San Marino Grand Prix, the duo verbally squared up to each other afterwards

On the way between the post-race unilateral TV interviews, where Montoya criticised Schumacher, and the post race press conference, Juan Pablo claims that Schumacher told him he hadn't seen him.

"So," Montoya said, "he must have been blind or stupid."

On the subject of Montoya's angry gesture on the slowing down lap towards him, Schumacher, with more than a trace of irony, said: "I thought you were congratulating me."

"No," Montoya responded, "I never do, actually."

No action was taken over the incident by race stewards, and while some might consider it optimistic to attempt to drive around the outside of Tosa, Montoya was frustrated.

"I've passed him on the outside before, at Nurburgring last year, but he just gets away with things like that," Montoya moaned. "But when I do something, like with Barrichello at Indy last year, I get a penalty. In that case it cost me my chance of winning the world championship. The rules need to be the same for everyone, even if you are driving a Ferrari or your name is Michael Schumacher."