Not for the first time, countrymen Nico Rosberg and Sebastian Vettel had words during Sunday's post-race press conference.

As Lewis Hamilton and Rosberg insisted that they hoped their team might be put under some pressure by its rivals this season, Vettel, known for his quick (British) sense of humour, dryly commented: "Be honest. Do you really hope so? Seriously? You finished 30 seconds ahead of us and you hope it's going to be closer? So you hope you slow down? Is that what you're saying?"

"I hope that you can give us a challenge!" snapped Rosberg. "Because it's important for the sport and for the fans. And I do think about the show. Half of me - or a part of me - thinks about the show because I want to give people a great time at home watching on TV or at the track. If you do come a bit closer, that would be awesome for everybody.

"First suggestion," replied Vettel, "if you don't mind, I think your garage becomes public for Malaysia and everyone can have a look. No? I'm joking.

"You can come if you want, we can invite you..." said Rosberg, much to his teammate's surprise.

"OK, thank you for the invite, I'll come." laughed Vettel

"Friday Malaysia, OK." confirmed Rosberg.

"Engineers' room? Debrief, I'll be there," smiled Vettel.

Well this morning, a couple of days later, Rosberg took to Twitter to confirm that the 'invite' still stands.

"I spoke to Toto and Paddy about an invitation for Sebastian and they are easy with it," he wrote. Dear Seb, this is the official invitation to join our debrief Friday 16.00 at Sepang. See you there, don't forget your notebook! :)"

Anyone know a decent photocopying shop in the Brackley area?

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1. Posted by Italiano tifoso, 19/03/2015 4:39

"I think Mike Coughlins wife knows a good copy shop near Woking..."

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2. Posted by Yeyox02, 17/03/2015 22:10

"At least this pair are putting a bit of joke into the business."

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3. Posted by Hondawho?, 17/03/2015 11:02

"A bit early I know:

First stab at Drivers/teams for 2016.

Ferrari: Ricciardo and Raikenen

Merecreds: Roseberg and Vettel.

McLaren: Hamilton (as WC and #1 on the car not #44 and Button (his last year)

Williams: Bottas and Massa (?)

Infinity Racing (No Red Bull): Sainz and Nassa

Suber: Kvyat, Ericsson

Again just a bit of fun and IMHO as always.

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