Aug.2 (GMM) Mario Theissen on Thursday warned that an announcement about Nick Heidfeld's future at BMW will not be made this weekend in Hungary.
Recent reports said that a contract for 2008 was being readied by lawyers, but team boss Theissen said the 30-year-old might have to wait until after the looming summer break.
"We have had some very good discussions but still nothing is signed," Theissen said.
He added: "No-one should expect a conclusion this weekend -- it will probably happen only in the summer break."
The announcement on Thursday that former BMW-Sauber test driver Sebastian Vettel will drive for Toro Rosso in 2008, however, increases the likelihood that BMW will field an unchanged race lineup next year.
34-year-old Renault driver Giancarlo Fisichella, meanwhile, told reporters at the Hungaroring on Thursday that he is "expecting" to be given a new contract for 2008.
Team boss Flavio Briatore has reportedly delayed his decision about drivers for next year, while it is a fact that tester Nelson Piquet Junior is desperate to make his grand prix debut in 2008.
Fisichella said in Budapest: "I'm doing my best and working really hard and for that I'm expecting once again to be confirmed for next year.
"Soon we'll know -- but I don't know when.
"I'm happy. On this aspect, everything is under control and I'm quite confident. I've done my best but unfortunately the car hasn't been so good."
Written: Thu, 02 Aug 2007 15:26:01
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