Grapevine: Raikkonen Silent on Ferrari Rumours
Kimi Raikkonen has stopped short of dismissing suggestions that he has already signed a deal to race for Ferrari in 2007
The Finn has been surrounded by rumours about his long-term future in F1 for much of the season - with the latest speculation claiming that he has a contract to leave McLaren and join Ferrari after next year.
When asked about the Ferrari situation at Suzuka ahead of this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix, Raikkonen refused to deny the contract talk point blank - and merely confirmed that he will be at McLaren next year.
"They're not new rumours, they are already three years old," said Raikkonen. "But of course, now, everyone knows that my contract is only to next year with McLaren so maybe it becomes more exciting to write those rumours.
"But the fact is that I have a contract next year and I'm happy with the team and for sure the car will also be good next year. I don't see any reason to go anywhere else. OK, after next year, we will see again, but I'm happy to stay."
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