Kubica unhappy after losing third place

Kubica had a six-point lead going into the Interlagos race, but a poor qualifying and an even more disappointing race meant Kimi Raikkonen's third place was enough to move into third in the standings.

The Pole finished down in 11th position after having started the race with dry weather tyres, a decision that proved a mistake.

"Losing third place in the drivers' championship in the last race is definitely not the best situation," said Kubica. "We made too many mistakes during the weekend and this is the result.

"Unfortunately I started on dry tyres, as we had the wrong information about the track conditions. During the race I was stuck behind Adrian Sutil for quite a long time.

"I managed to make up some positions in the final laps of the race, but it was too late."

Teammate Nick Heidfeld also dropped a place in the standings - to sixth - after a point-less race.

"My biggest problem today was the start," said Heidfeld. "I just had too much wheel spin, so I literally stuck on the spot. Then I had a few good overtaking manoeuvres and gained positions. Later the balance of my car tended to become very difficult and, especially when I was behind Jarno Trulli, I lost downforce.

"Later in the race I was behind Mark Webber and tried to fight him, which ruined my tyres. When the first rain drops appeared with eight laps to go I gambled and pitted for intermediates. There was nothing to lose.

"I was tenth, but unfortunately I stayed tenth. Anyway we didn't have a good race today, but nevertheless we had a good season."