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Romain Grosjean says Ferrari retaining Kimi Raikkonen is "fine" and it allows him to focus on achieving more with Haas in 2017.

Grosjean was believed to be one of the leading contenders if Ferrari decided to replace Raikkonen, and when he signed for Haas last year there were suggestions it was a first step towards landing a Ferrari move in the future.

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When asked how Raikkonen's new deal - announced on Friday morning at the British Grand Prix - affected him, Grosjean said: "Not much. I get to wear the same clothes next year.

"It's fine. It's great for Kimi, it's one of the best teams, a team you want to be in, so good for Kimi.

"Now it's clear Kimi is staying and the market is closed with that.

"You always want to be in a team where you can be world champion, but I feel very well in Haas.

"We have more to do and I want to put Haas on the podium one day.

"Plus I want to do a NASCAR race and this means I get to do one next year."

Grosjean admitted that the prospect of a 2018 drive at Ferrari was still exciting.

"It would be great - that's in a long time but I've never hid the fact I want to be world champion and drive for a big team," he said.

"On the other hand I've discovered in Haas a very nice team and we're doing a great job.

"I'm proud to be part of that experience, and I'm convinced next year we can surprise more people."

Williams driver Valtteri Bottas, who was linked to Ferrari in the summer of 2015, played down any influence this latest deal for Raikkonen would have on his career.

"They've made their decision and that's good for Kimi," said the Finn, who added "there hasn't been anything" in terms of contact with Ferrari.

"I'm with Williams at the moment so it doesn't affect me."