Felipe Massa today scoffed at a British bookmaker who has offered short odds on the Brazilian becoming involved in another collision with Lewis Hamilton this weekend.

The 5-1 shot from Ladbrokes follows their latest clash in India 11 days ago, their sixth of the season, that resulted in Massa being given a drive-through penalty.

It is a decision made by the four-man panel of stewards, that at the inaugural race in the sub-continent was led by Johnny Herbert, that still rankles with Massa.

Asked whether it was a good one, Massa replied: "No, I don't think so, and anyway I will do everything right, which is what I've done all the time.

"I've not done anything wrong. Even though we've touched many times this year it has not been my fault.

"What happened in the last race was not my mistake, maybe not even from Lewis. Maybe you could say it was a racing incident.

"For me the mistake came from the stewards. When I make a mistake on track I'm the first one to say, 'guys, I made a mistake'. I've done that all my career."

"So I was very upset, not because it was Lewis, but because I was penalised for something that was not wrong. That is my point."

When it was suggested to Massa that there was a danger of their feud affecting them both in the long run, the 30-year-old replied: "You make it sound like he has just had a problem with me.

"But he has had a problem with many other drivers, not just me. He has been a little too aggressive this season."

Both Massa and Hamilton today confirmed there has been no personal contact between the duo since their last coming together.

From Hamilton's perspective, though, he maintains the olive branch is there if Massa is willing to take it.

"We've had our collisions on the track, but I really don't have any problems with him, and that's been the same all year," said Hamilton.

"I would like to clear the air, but we have to meet in the middle, it can't just come from one side. He has to be willing as well.

"If you want to be a man about it, then be a man about it and sort it out. I'm a reasonable person so I'm happy to squash things.

"I haven't particularly enjoyed the remarks he has come out with a lot, but then I just rise above it."

Ladbrokes are also offering odds of 10-1 the duo collide and one or both retire, and 25-1 they collide and then come to blows.

Ladbrokes spokesman Alex Donohue said: "Punters have got stuck into the crash specials again, and if it results in a dust up we'll have a huge payout on our hands."

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