Liuzzi rues missed opportunity

Liuzzi crashed out of the race with 12 laps to go, when the Italian was running in fifth position following a good job from his team during the safety car periods.

"It was not the way I had hoped for this race to end," admitted Liuzzi. "After Kubica's accident I got some debris caught under the car and thought I was going to have to retire.

"It was like a slalom trying to avoid the debris. But I continued and then everything seemed to be fine.

"Unfortunately, at the final chicane I went over the kerb, which put me in the wall and that was the end of my race."

Teammate Speed retired from 16th position when he crashed into the back of Alex Wurz's Williams.

"It is a disappointing day for us. It was crazy out there," said Speed. "I have to say sorry to the team because I made a bit of a mistake.

"Alex was quicker than me down the straightaway, but he made a mistake at the hairpin and then another at the corner before I tried to pass and when I did try, there just was not enough room for two cars."