Andrea Iannone and team boss Davide Brivio have dismissed speculation that the Italian might leave Suzuki at the end of this season.

Rumours at the Catalunya MotoGP linked Iannone with a possible move to Aprilia.

During Monday's official test, Aprilia Racing boss Romano Albesiano duly confirmed they are "talking to other riders" , as a contingency in case rookie Sam Lowes does not "show some improvement".

But, speaking in the paddock shortly afterwards, both Iannone and Brivio stressed they have a deal in place until the end of 2018.

"I have a two-year contract with Suzuki," declared Iannone, a race winner for Ducati last year, but currently just 15th in the world championship on the GSX-RR.

"I accepted this challenge and I remain here, for sure. People maybe ask about me, but I have two-year contract with this manufacturer.

"Our performance is not at the right level, but I believe a lot in this project, in this group, and it's a big challenge for me to arrive at the top with this bike."

Brivio also claimed it was a case of smoke without any fire.

"About this rumour, I don't know. Maybe somebody might think that, being a difficult moment, something strange can happen.

"But it's not the case. We have a contract and we are thinking only on how to fix the problems [with the bike]. It's as simple as that."