Ricciardo 'swears' he hasn't signed anything with Ferrari!

Daniel Ricciardo rubbished growing rumors in Bahrain that he had signed any sort of agreement with Ferrari for 2019.

Gossip grew louder in Sakhir that the Red Bull drive had signed a letter of intent with the House of Maranello, the basis of which would lead to a contract with the Scuderia for next season.

"I'd have to ask Seb first," said the Honey Badger when queried about the story swirling around Bahrain.

"I swear I haven't signed anything," he told Auto Bild."

Excited Ricciardo sees Ferrari duo within reach

Red Bull motorsport boss Helmut Marko agreed: "There have not even been talks between Daniel and Ferrari."

As for Ricciardo's former Red Bull Racing team mate, Sebastian Vettel, the German claims he wouldn't mind teaming up once again with the smiling Aussie.

"We only shared one year together, which wasn't great for me but it was great for him," said Vettel.

"Anyway, I think we get along so I wouldn't mind if we get together again in the future, but I don't know what his plan is," added the German.

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Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.