Sebastian Vettel has dismissed speculation linking him with a move to McLaren as "just rumours" as his "clear intention" is to stay with Aston Martin.
Four-time world champion Vettel's contract expires at the end of this season.
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With McLaren's Daniel Ricciardo enduring a difficult year, posting just three top-10 finishes to sit 12th in the drivers' standings, there has been talk he could leave the sport, with Vettel touted as a potential replacement.
When asked about Vettel's future last month, Aston Martin boss Mike Krack said: "We were always clear that if he wants to continue, we would like him to stay."
Speaking ahead of the French Grand Prix, the German says there is nothing in talk that he could be on his way to McLaren.
He said: "I think Lando [Norris] has a contract… No, I obviously know some people there, but I think it's just rumours."
The 35-year-old hopes to come to an agreement with Aston Martin before long.
He added: "Well, I'm racing this weekend, and the next one. Then yeah, obviously I've said that at some point, we will start to talk.
"I'm talking to the team; I think there is a clear intention to keep going. We'll see soon where we stand."
