Reutemann in stable condition but remains in IC unit after hemorrhage

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Former F1 star Carlos Reutemann remains in intensive care in Rosario's Sanatorio Parque clinic but in stable condition following a procedure undertaken on Tuesday to treat a digestive hemorrhage.

Reutemann, a twelve-time Grand Prix winner, was transferred from a hospital in Santa Fe to Rosario after suffering from internal bleeding.

After an endoscopic procedure on Tuesday, the 79-year-old former Governor of Santa Fe and Argentinian Senator remained in stable condition in the Sanatorio Parque's IC unit.

"Hospitalised in ICU, lucid, in communication with the environment, with no other organ failure," the medical institution said in a statement.

"No signs of digestive bleeding since the endoscopic haemostasis procedure performed yesterday."

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Reutemann's distinguished career in F1 saw the popular Argentinian take part in 146 Grands Prix from 1972 to 1982, winning races with Brabham, Ferrari and Williams and scoring a total of 46 podiums.

In 1981, Reutemann head into the final round of the F1 world championship at Las Vegas with a one-point lead over Brabham's Nelson Piquet.

But the chips fell the wrong way for the Williams driver around the Caesar's Palace parking lot makeshift street circuit where Reutemann failed to score, handing the laurels to Piquet and allowing the Brazilian to secure the first of his three world crowns in F1.

After retiring from motorsport, Reutemann embarked on a political career in his home country, becoming the governor of his native province of Santa Fe, and later a federal senator.

As a popular politician, Reutemann was considered by many to be a worthy candidate for President of Argentina, and although he considered running in his country's 2011 general election, he ultimately declined to do so.

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Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.