From GMMFormula 1 team
BMW-Sauber boss
Mario Theissen has refused to comment on intensifying speculation that Spaniard
Fernando Alonso has signed a three-year contract to begin driving for the team in 2009.
Shortly after the chequered flag at Spa-Francorchamps, it was reported that the Spaniard would replace Nick Heidfeld to race alongside his friend
Robert Kubica from next year."I do not take part in speculation," Theissen told the German newspaper
Bild ."Our driver decision has been postponed. At the latest we will announce our drivers at the end of the season."A BMW spokesman also would not comment.The Spanish sports newspaper
Marca believes BMW will confirm the
Alonso news on the Monday after this weekend's Italian grand prix at Monza.
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