Frederic Vasseur dismissed speculation linking Charles Leclerc with a move to Mercedes as "bulls***", following the Monegasque's own denial of the rumours.
Leclerc's Ferrari contract expires at the end of next season, and new team boss Vasseur has already made it clear that renewal talks are not a priority at the moment. This, coupled with the Scuderia's on-track struggles, has led to plenty of discussion over his future.
The team he has been most strongly linked with is Mercedes. The future of Lewis Hamilton will play a key role in that but, if the seven-time world champion decides to retire or leave for another team, Leclerc is seen as the the most likely candidate to replace him.
