Domenicali admits eye on Vettel ‘for the future’

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Jun.9 (GMM/Inautonews.com) Stefano Domenicali has not categorically denied reports Sebastian Vettel could be headed to Ferrari.

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.

But the same denial has not been forthcoming from Domenicali, Ferrari’s team principal.

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.”

According to the German newsmagazine Focus, however, Domenicali insisted there is no more to the story than that.

“Never say never,” he added.

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.

He also played down suggestions Ferrari would never pair Fernando Alonso with a teammate as strong as Vettel.

“This is not an issue for today,” insisted Domenicali.

“But when you have clever people and strong drivers, it is easy to work together,” he said.

“Of course we have a duty to think ahead about what young drivers could be good for the future with Ferrari.”

He also said becoming a Ferrari driver is not a trivial issue.

“When you wear this red shirt, you must be very strong, not only in your driving skills but also mentally.

“You can not imagine how great is the pressure.”

He also scoffed at all the rumours surrounding the cockpit currently occupied by Felipe Massa.

“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.

[Kingdom Hearts]

We don't need Vettel!!!!!!!, just give Fernando and Felipe a winning car and they will win the title for Ferrari till Vettel goes out of business.

[Hornet]

Its only normal for people to speculate on who will drive for Ferrari as Ferrari is still one of the biggest team in Formula 1, so I'm not sure why its such a big issue really.

I will be sad if there will be a time where no one cares about who will be the next Ferrari driver anymore. I'm sure there will be many vacant seat in the smaller teams too next year but we don't hear about them simply because few cares. Its not that team that almost all drivers wish to be driving for. When it comes to Ferrari, it is a big thing because Ferrari is still a great and desirable team, and I'm happy to see things that way.

[sav_pap]

We don't need Vettel!!!!!!!, just give Fernando and Felipe a winning car and they will win the title for Ferrari till Vettel goes out of business.

He means when luca d will make the 3 cars per team.;)

[Nova]

Its not an issue really, I mean someday, both Vettel AND Lewis could be driving Ferrari's.
I never though Alonso would ever come, n I was wrong on that..so never say never.

[sav_pap]

Its not an issue really, I mean someday, both Vettel AND Lewis could be driving Ferrari's.
I never though Alonso would ever come, n I was wrong on that..so never say never.

Never say never!!!!