Ferrari have revealed that Giancarlo Fisichella is free to race for another team next season.

Last week, the Scuderia announced that Fisichella would be joining them for the final five races of this year's Championship, stepping in to replace the under-performing Luca Badoer.

Part of the Italian's deal also sees him take the role of their third and reserve driver for 2010. But Ferrari team boss Stefano Domenicali says that doesn't necessarily mean Fisichella's racing days are over.

"There are no clauses that prevent him from racing with others," he told the Gazzetta dello Sport. "Quite the opposite, he could keep himself trained that way."

And although Fisi's signing sparked speculation that Badoer's days with Ferrari were over, Domenicali says the team is likely to retain the 38-year-old along with second driver Marc Gene.

"It's true that nowadays development is carried out by the race drivers, but we use test drivers also for promotional activities and for work on the road cars," he said when asked about Badoer's future. "We'll find a solution for him and for Marc Gene."

The trio may not be the only test drivers on Ferrari's payroll next season as the Scuderia are still eager to get Michael Schumacher back behind the wheel.

"By the way Michael responded to our call, I think in his head the will to be a racing driver again is still there," said Domenicali. "Otherwise he would have hung up his helmet. So, never say never."

But even if he doesn't drive, Ferrari are keen to continue their consultancy relationship with the seven-time World Champion.

"The aim is to find a solution, because Schumacher and Ferrari are inseparable," he said.