Sato under fire again, this time from Albers.

Takuma Sato has come in for more criticism over his driving conduct after blocking Christijan Albers coming out of Campsa, something the Dutchman claims almost caused a 'massive shunt'.

It is the second race in succession that Sato has been blasted for driving too slowly around the circuit after Christian Klien blamed not using his mirrors effectively.

It is not the first time either that Albers has come into conflict with Super Aguri after Yuji Ide pitched him into a roll at Imola, an accident that subsequently forced the FIA to recommend his removal from the sport.

Indeed, Albers, who went on to qualify in 19th place once Jacques Villeneuve's engine penalty is taken into account, was at a loss to explain why Sato was travelling so slowly at a very fast area of the circuit, showing his emotions by furiously gesticulating as he darted out of the way.

"On my first qualifying run, I nearly had a massive shunt because I came around a blind, uphill corner almost flat out in fifth gear, and all of a sudden I had Sato moving really slowly in front of me.

"I can't understand what he was doing, because he was on his 'in' lap and should have been more aware of what was going on. My emotions got the better of me at that moment, and maybe I reacted in a way that wasn't so nice, but that still doesn't excuse his actions. Everyone knows this is not a place where you lift (off the throttle)."