Ferrari boss confirms Allison has long term deal

Ferrari confirmed reports its Formula 1 technical boss James Allison is staying put at Maranello for the long-term.

In the days before the Italian grand prix, Ferrari media insider Leo Turrini claimed that contrary to mid-season speculation, Briton Allison recently signed a new deal through 2018.

Team boss Maurizio Arrivabene confirmed: "I already confirmed that in Belgium. Yeah, he's got a long-term contract with us."

Allison, 47, joined Ferrari from Lotus in mid 2013. Ferrari and its oil partner Shell are also staying together, having announced a further five-year contract extension.

"Signing this contract is a further step forward in terms of stability," said Arrivabene.