Williams threatens Montoya with the sack?

Frank Williams has according to the British press threatened to sack Juan Pablo Montoya if there is another outburst like that at the Canadian GP.

Williams is believed to be incensed with Montoya after the Colombian reportedly told Villeneuve: "You've already killed someone this season." (Referring of course to the accident in the Australian GP when a marshal was killed after being struck by a tyre from Villeneuve's BAR).

The comment is thought to have occurred as the two drivers slacked each other off during the drivers' briefing for the Canadian GP. The disagreement erupted after the incident during Friday's practice session. The Mirror quotes the following exchange:

"Montoya: 'Do that again (brake-test me) and I will put you in the f****** wall.'
Villeneuve responded: 'I will put you in the f****** tree.'
Montoya replied: 'F*** you, you have already killed someone this season.'"

According to British newspaper The Sun a source close to the Wantage based-team said: "Frank felt the comment was out of order and has given Juan a stern talking to. He has made it perfectly clear he will not tolerate a repeat performance." Meanwhile F1 Tsar Bernie Ecclestone added: "I have already spoken to Jacques. Now I have to speak to Montoya before the situation escalates."

Both drivers were also warned that they would face a two-race ban if the situation ever erupts again. Race director Charlie Whiting said: "I have spoken to both drivers and have told them that if there is any more of this kind of little incident from one or both of them then they will be watching the next two races from the outside."