There have been reports that Mercedes-Benz would like to place Nick Heidfeld in one of its F1 teams. This does not mean that he has been signed by the new Mercedes Grand Prix. In all likelihood it means that the process of bringing down the financial demands of Jenson Button and Kimi Raikkonen is continuing. If Mercedes was going to announce a Nico Rosberg/Nick Heidfeld pairing they would have done so this morning.

Thus the likelihood is that Button and Raikkonen will remain the favourites for the two remaining seats at McLaren and Brawn. If they do not give way on the money (or the terms and conditions) then Heidfeld will probably be in with a good chance.