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After the media reports surfaced in Monaco, Red Bull’s world champion denied claims he has signed a ‘pre-contract’ to move to the prestigious Maranello based team in 2014.<\/p>\nStefano Domenicali has not categorically denied reports Sebastian Vettel could be headed to Ferrari.<\/p>\n
After the media reports surfaced in Monaco, Red Bull’s world champion denied claims he has signed a ‘pre-contract’ to move to the prestigious Maranello based team in 2014.<\/p>\n
But the same denial has not been forthcoming from Domenicali, Ferrari’s team principal.<\/p>\n
When asked about Vettel’s rumoured links to Ferrari, the Italian said: “He is a world champion and so for the future there is some interest from Ferrari.”<\/p>\n
According to the German newsmagazine Focus, however, Domenicali insisted there is no more to the story than that.<\/p>\n
“Never say never,” he added.<\/p>\n
Pressed further about the 24-year-old German’s talent, Domenicali admitted “very good” is “an understatement” to describe the back-to-back double world champion.<\/p>\n
He also played down suggestions Ferrari would never pair Fernando Alonso with a teammate as strong as Vettel.<\/p>\n
“This is not an issue for today,” insisted Domenicali.<\/p>\n
“But when you have clever people and strong drivers, it is easy to work together,” he said.<\/p>\n
“Of course we have a duty to think ahead about what young drivers could be good for the future with Ferrari.”<\/p>\n
He also said becoming a Ferrari driver is not a trivial issue.<\/p>\n
“When you wear this red shirt, you must be very strong, not only in your driving skills but also mentally.<\/p>\n
“You can not imagine how great is the pressure.”<\/p>\n
He also scoffed at all the rumours surrounding the cockpit currently occupied by Felipe Massa.<\/p>\n
“If you look at all the people in the last few months who are supposedly driving for us, you could make your own Ferrari championship,” Domenicali smiled.<\/p>\n
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