Fisichella linked to three F1 teams

Fisichella linked to three F1 teams

Reports now suggest that Giancarlo Fisichella has been approached by the Jordan team as well as Arrows and Renault.

Although Trulli has voiced his desire to race for Jordan next season, the Italian is contracted to Renault, who are believed to be keen to see him head up their official return to the sport next season, in a move which could cause problems for Fisichella.

Fisichella’s manager has now suggested that his driver has a number of race offers to consider, including a possible drive for Jordan.

"We have a very strong offer from Jordan," Reuters reports Gianpaolo Matteucci as saying.

"But we are waiting until midnight on Thursday, because that is the terms of the option from Benetton. At the moment we have three current offers. We have received an offer from Renault, one from Jordan, and there has been a discussion with Arrows.

"We are now in negotiations with Mr Briatore to see what is the best. Giancarlo is very happy to remain with Benetton because we know them very well and we have a very strong emotional feeling there, but Renault is only offering one year."

Should Trulli remain with Jordan however, it is not clear whether the team would entertain the idea of two Italian drivers, particularly with new recruit Jean Alesi’s reported interest in competing with them next year. Although Jean is currently thought to be negotiating a deal for next season, Matteucci believes that his driver's influence has been under estimated.

"It is one situation influencing another," he continued. "During Hungary we will talk and for sure it will be a very important weekend. "Jordan wants a strong driver line-up. Giancarlo and Jarno are the same, and at the moment Giancarlo has a lot of influence. Maybe it will be the two together."

Announcements are expected to be made concerning both Trulli and Fisichella in the near future.