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Maurizio Arrivabene jokes about Ferrari axe rumours

Maurizio Arrivabene dismisses speculation that he might soon be ousted as Ferrari team boss.

Maurizio Arrivabene on Friday dismissed speculation that he might soon be ousted as Ferrari team boss.

Italy's Autosprint had suggested that moves are afoot to replace the Italian with James Allison, with Aldo Costa then returning from Mercedes to fill Allison's spot as technical chief.

"They were talking of Allison, they were talking of Costa, but they forgot one name: Tyrion Lannister," Arrivabene told Sky Sports News, referring to a Game of Thrones character.

Less amused by the rumours, however, was lead Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel.

"I heard there was some bullshit said lately but I am very happy he is with us and not some other team," the German said in Barcelona.

Teammate Kimi Raikkonen agreed: "I think he is exactly the right guy for the job. He's the best team boss I have ever had."

Ferrari currently sit second in the team rankings behind champions Mercedes ahead of tomorrow's Spanish Grand Prix.

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