Ralf laughs off Toro Rosso rumors

(GMM) Ralf Schumacher on Friday has probably brought to a halt lingering rumors that he might be headed to Toro Rosso in 2008.

The German's initially disastrous season with Toyota has taken a turn for the better in recent races, but news about his prospects for a new contract is still thin on the ground.

Reporters in Hungary asked if he could shed any light on the issue, and he was quoted as telling Premiere: "No, not at the moment."

Schumacher, who is 32, also congratulated his rookie countryman Sebastian Vettel for graduating to a full time race seat, while Faenza based STR are yet to confirm the identity of his teammate for 2008.

Asked if the role alongside Vettel might be an option for him, Ralf grinningly replied: "Yeah — maybe twelve years ago."