Ferrari President Luca di Montezemolo commented today regarding Eddie Irvine's prospect of remaining with the team for the 2000 season. He complimented Irvine on the good job he's doing with the Italian team, but refused to guarantee that the Irishman will retain his seat with Ferrari for next year.

"Irvine is doing what we have asked him to do, what we hired him to do, and we are pleased with the choice we've made," said di Montezemolo. "I was personally vilified, and I mean that, for having signed Irvine in the first place. Now, thanks partly to having a car as exceptional as the Ferrari is today, he's reached levels of performance which have amazed a lot of people - but not me."

"However, I'm not saying any more than that, and I'd only add that I'm not taking any decisions as president of Ferrari because it's the middle of June and there are a long series of factors to be considered."