Ferrari drive on the cards for Fisi?

Giancarlo Fisichella did his utmost to impress Ferrari with a jaw-dropping pole position at the Belgian Grand Prix on Saturday....

Giancarlo Fisichella did his utmost to impress Ferrari with a jaw-dropping pole position at the Belgian Grand Prix on Saturday.

With compatriot Luca Badoer spinning out and qualifying last for the second race in a row as stand-in for injured Brazilian Felipe Massa,Fisichella grabbed his chance in a qualifying session that almost defied belief,and could not hide what was really on his mind.

The next race is Monza,Ferrari and Fisichellas home race,and the odds appear stacked against 38-year-old Badoer being retained. Its always a dream for all the drivers in Formula One and even the other categories to drive for Ferrari,especially for an Italian driver like me. And so far it is still a dream, Fisichella told a news conference.

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Considering the result of today,I need to think about that and if they are going to call me. But Im just concentrating on Force India,the season and the race tomorrow and then well see.

I dont want to think about the next race,if I am with Ferrari or in Force India. I have a contract with Force India and I have no contract with Ferrari.

Asked directly whether he was putting on a show to get the Ferrari drive,the Roman replied: Luca today is again last and he had an accident but it doesnt mean anything. For sure my result is something incredible. Its a great day,but I want to do the best and just concentrate on the race tomorrow.

Meanwhile,Force India chairman Vijay Mallya dismissed reports of Fisichella joining Ferrari. Its nothing but media speculation. Neither Ferrari approached me,not Giancarlo told me anything about such a thing.