Adrian Sutil and Jarno Trulli traded insults today as they continued a war of words sparked by their crash in Brazil.

Toyota's Trulli and Force India's Sutil came close to blows after a first-lap smash that forced them both out of the race 11 days ago.

Attempting to pass Sutil around the outside, Trulli put a wheel on the grass, sending him spinning into the back of the German's car and then into a wall. The impact resulted in Sutil careering across the infield grass and then back onto the track, where he was struck by Fernando Alonso's Renault.

Trulli leapt out of his car and ran over to confront Sutil but that cost the Italian a £6,000 fine from the FIA. The row blew up again today when both drivers were at an FIA press conference ahead of Sunday's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Sutil said: "In the end it was very disappointing for me. Even more so because I was the one who was driving, and he lost control of his car and crashed into my back. It's not my problem. It's his problem. I don't know why he's freaking out like that to be honest."

But Trulli hit back saying: "I don't know if you're blind, but I can clearly show you my front wing is next to your front wing. I had every reason to be extremely furious."

Asked what was said during their spat immediately after the accident, Trulli replied: "I was furious because he didn't see me. I was next to him and he kept on pushing me on the outside until I was obviously on the kerb."

Then the row continued today:

Sutil: "It's not a problem to be on the kerb. Where's the problem?"

Trulli (sarcastically): "Yeah, no problem! As long as we know the rules."

Sutil: "I know the rules."