May 1 (GMM) After emerging recently in Kuwait, Gerhard Berger has now played down speculation that he is also in talks with Bahrain or Dubai-based investors about buying into his Toro Rosso team.



It is almost permanently rumoured that the Faenza based squad is on the market, and in March Red Bull magnate Dietrich Mateschitz announced that he is looking to dispose of his 50 per cent share.



Former grand prix winner Berger, however, wants to stay in the paddock, and Motorsport Aktuell reports that he recently met with potential partners both in Bahrain and Dubai.



"To deduct that they are potential buyers is totally wrong," the Austrian is quoted as saying.



"All the teams are always looking for new partners, but when Toro Rosso does it there is always talk of takeovers," Berger marvelled.



Referring to his recent Dubai trip, he insisted that he was also in the Arab emirate for a family holiday.



Berger also revealed that Toro Rosso is still undecided about whether the new STR3 will debut in Turkey.