Thought of Heidfeld because he is german, and what with the Mercedes part ownership of MacLaren....Contracts don't mean everything, look at Button.
Maybe they'll go for an established #1 driver (Hamilton) and look for a #2 yes man, but it's not really how the team works.
Hence why I think you COULD be on the money if, and I stress IF, Alonso walks.
Its all rumour and speculation though isn't it.....as if we haven't had enough of that!