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Ferrari undecided over Massa 2010 team-mate

Ferrari President Luca di Montezemolo has revealed that Ferrari are still yet to select who will be team-mate to Felipe Massa next season. With the Brazilian expected to be fully recovered following his Hungaroring accident, two former World Champions remain in the running for the second seat.

Luca de Montezemolo, Ferrari President

With many paddock rumours saying that 2005 and 2006 Champion Fernando Alonso already holds a contract with the Scuderia for next season, the Maranello squad still holds a deal with 2007 victor Kimi Räikkönen, which would require a payout should the Finn not complete the period due to a Ferrari decision.

"A Spanish driver or a Finnish driver?" di Montezemolo considered when speaking to Italian publication La Stampa. "We will make a decision within a few weeks; what is sure is that we have a Brazilian that deserves another chance because now, thank God, he is well - for the rest of the matter, we are analysing the best choices."

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