Force India has been quick to deny comments made by its Director of Business Affairs, Ian Philips, who told the British media that Giancarlo Fisichella is heading to Ferrari.

Speaking on Monday morning, in the wake of Fisichella's second place finish at Spa, Philips told BBC's Radio 5 Live that the team expected that "a move will probably be made in the next 24 hours or so."

Team owner Vijay Mallya subsequently issued the following statement:

"Force India Formula One Team would like to clarify some reports that have appeared in a section of the press a little while ago with regard to Giancarlo Fisichella.

During a press conference via telephone shortly after the team's podium finish, in response to specific and repeated questions on the subject, Fisichella has himself clarified that he has 'not received any invitation from Ferrari' and went on to add that 'he was looking forward to driving the Force India car at the Monza GP'.

There has been absolutely no change whatsoever on this front since yesterday and we look forward to Fisichella scorching the tracks at Monza.

Ian Philips' comments do not reflect the views of the Force India Formula One Team Management since he is not the designated spokesperson for the team nor is he authorized to speak to the media. His comments should therefore be ignored. We completely deny as baseless, whatever is reportedly attributed to him in reports that have appeared in a section of the press a short while ago."