MAGNY-COURS, France, June 22, 2008 (AFP) - Jarno Trulli said he was hunting for an Italian flag to wave in celebration of his podium finish in Sunday´s French Grand Prix - but just could not find one.

"I usually have one in my bag, but I just did not find it! I carry it for so many races and don´t need it, but today I did and I did not have it," Trulli said.

"But it is great to have this big Italian celebration with the Ferrari drivers, so we are all Italian on the podium.

"And I hope this is good news for the Italy team so they can reach the semi-finals of the European Championship tonight when they play Spain."