It could be all change for Panis and Da Matta next year

Though Ralf Schumacher is hotly tipped to join Toyota from Williams-BMW, the pair are optimistic they can stay on.

"Both of us have been working really hard with the team for two years," said Frenchman Panis.

Brazilian Da Matta added: "All we can do is the best job we can and not worry about rumours. If we are going to stay, that's the way to do it."