Binotto wants to keep Schumacher at Haas next year

Both are Ferrari Academy graduates and Ferrari provides engines to both teams.

Binotto said: "Mick Schumacher's first season is a learning one, without pressure, and we're talking with Haas to confirm him there. Giovinazzi remains our reserve driver... he's growing every year and I hope he can stay at Alfa, he deserves it."

There has been some speculation that Schumacher, the 22-year-old son of Ferrari's seven times Formula 1 World Champion Michael, might move up to Alfa, who have been more competitive than tail-enders Haas.

Ferrari are third overall in the championship after 11 races, level with McLaren on points but ahead on placings.

Binotto said that was the most that could be hoped for, with Mercedes and Red Bull in a battle of their own for the titles.

Ferrari will have a boost on the engine side later in the year but not before the next two high-speed races in Belgium and Italy. Report here>>> (Reporting by Alan Baldwin)