Grapevine: Ferrari, Toyota want Raikkonen

McLaren's recent coup in securing the services of Fernando Alonso for 2007 has put a big question mark over Raikkonen's long-term future at the team.

And although the Finn has been most strongly linked with a move to Ferrari, a source close to him has revealed that Toyota have now also made an approach to capture his signature - as has another unidentified team.

The source told Autosport: "There have been talks with Ferrari, yes, and it is an option to consider. Kimi wouldn't deny that. But nothing is in ink or decided. At the moment Kimi wants to keep his options open.

"Other teams have made a huge point of expressing an interest as well - two in particular - so it's a case of making sure that Kimi has all the bases covered in the event that he does not stay at McLaren. At the point in time he is staying."

Toyota's bid to capture Raikkonen's services comes amid speculation about Jarno Trulli's future at the team. The Italian recently said that he wanted a quick answer from his bosses about whether they would extend his contract, which runs out at the end of 2006.

And although Toyota clearly has the financial means to pay a top-rate salary for Raikkonen, the Finn would only join the team if it continued to show strong form on the track.

"It is important to ensure that he's properly paid but Kimi's ambition is to win the World Championship and that has to be the key factor in any decision about the future."