Saturday, 08, April, 2006, 16:31 from www.itv-f1.com
Scott Speed says that tension continues to simmer between him and David Coulthard after their Australian argument.
The American rookie was penalised for passing Coulthard under yellow flags in Melbourne, and then fined for swearing at the Scot during the stewards’ meeting about the incident.
According to the San Francisco Chronicle, Speed alleges that the confrontation could have escalated had he not restrained himself.
"I used some profanity toward David," Speed told journalists at a news conference.
"In return, he started being a bit physical.
“My mom's raised me to not fight, and therefore a situation didn't arise.
“But it was a very intense situation indeed.''
Speed said he was not yet willing to put the incident behind him.
"I would say the gloves are off,'' he said.
"He was very disrespectful toward me.
“The fact we have the same parent company, Red Bull, and that we're part of the same family means that eventually things will cool down.
“As it is right now, there's certainly a lot of tension between us."
Speed also claimed that the stewards took Coulthard’s side in the dispute because of his seniority and greater experience.
“Who's going to believe what I say? I’m the rookie,” said Speed.
SO two question ...
1) Could titchy Speed cope with the square-jawed one ?
2) more seriously, does F1 really want dirt-track driver attitude ?
He passed under the yellow and got upset at a DRIVER for the stewards penalising him 25 seconds ????? and then mouths off about it ..... hmmm can't wait to see the American learn what a glasgae-kiss is like
Having been to Speeds web site he does come over as a kid with big ego who wants to play skateboarding
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