It seems that a mechanic working for the F1 subsidiary GP2 has been put into an a coma late Saturday night while in the pit. According to WCF, 57 year old Vasco Rossi took a blow to the head from a wheel gun after a car got caught on a cable while driving through the pit.

Officials quickly hurried to get Mr. Rossi airlifted to the nearest hospital where he will stay in a coma for at least 3 days. Luckily, the condition is not life-threatening but this still goes to show you the dangers associated with working in the pits of such a big event.

Everyone here at Car Buyer’s Notebook hopes for a speedy recovery for Vasco Rossi and express our deepest sympathy to anyone close to him.

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Some pretty crazy stuff has come out of Asia but I must say, what you see above is definitely towards the top of that list. The creation in question is an F1 car fashioned completely out of bread done by Royal Plaza On Scotts in Singapore’s Culinary Executive Chef and a team of 6 chefs, 2 technicians, 5 volunteers and 2 artists.

The finished product reportedly took 33 pounds of yeast, 4.4 pounds of salt, almost 3 gallons of varnish and 14 liters of water. Sure this is cool and all, but I wonder how much calories this would be?

via autoblog

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Last week we let you know that BMW was officially withdrawing from the Formula 1 circuit with came as news after Honda had withdrawn as well.

Well today reports are suggesting the Merecedes may be next to pull out of the sport. Apparantly, talks have been going on within the company over whether or not it would be worth it to continue providing the McLaren and Brawn teams with engines.

Don’t think this is all because of BMW, however, as a Mercedes spokeperson has said that their withdrawal “does not have any influence on [their] Formula One engagement”.

Read (F1-Live)

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BMW has announced today that they will no longer be participating in the Forumla One circuit after this year. This decision was reportedly made before the Concorde Agreement was signed that would have tied BMW to the circuit until 2012.

BMW’s decision to withdraw was apprantly made due to the increasing finances that the circuit required. However, Autoweek suggests that the BMW team may continue under private ownership but BMW has given no official word to confirm this.

This is a sad day for Formula One and raises the question of which automaker will withdraw from the circuit next.

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Mere days after Max Mosley announced that he wouldn’t be running for FIA president re-election we have Jean Todt announcing that he will run to take Mr. Mosley’s place:

“It is my intention to continue and expand the outstanding work of president Mosley, who for 16 years has worked tirelessly to strengthen the FIA’s major motor sport championships.”

For those who don’t know, Jean Todt was the former CEO of luxury automaker Ferrari so he knows a thing or two about speed. Max Mosley even announced alongside that he won’t be running for re-election that Jean Todt is his candidate of choice for the next FIA president.

Here’s to hoping that Mr. Todt will utilize his automobile knowledge to bring great things to the FIA and Forumla 1 in general.

via WorldCarFans

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It seems that Max Mosley, current President of the FIA, is slated to step down from his position and not run for re-election this October.

This confirmation comes as an alternative announcement to the one he gave last month that said he is in fact considering the candidacy for the FIA Presidency.

Formula 1 and the FIA in general have faced some trouble over the last year but perhaps once Mr. Mosley is no longer in office that can all be put to rest. Or so we can only hope.

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Toyota is stepping up its World Championship run by unveiling its newest race car, the Toyota TF109. Toyota has been known to build exceptional race cars each time the F1 takes center stage but it seems that this time around, the path towards retaining that tradition seems to have taken a notable twist with the new regulations in play.

“After eight years in Formula 1 we have gained a huge amount of knowledge and improved considerably. We are hungry to win and ready to win, there should be no doubt about that,” said team president John Howitt. “The new regulations pose an extra challenge, but at the same time offer an opportunity. We have everything we need to win, some exceptionally talented people and a huge motivation to succeed, so now it is down to us to actually make it happen.”

New regulations for a new race on a new car. It looks like Toyota has its work cut out for themselves.

(Source) Motor Authority

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What you see in the picture is the brand new race track in Abu Dhabi. The F1 world is going to get there by the end of the 2009 calendar. The track was designed by the same man who created the Bahrain, Sepang and Valencia tracks. If you’re a fan of either one of them, you will surely enjoy the new one.

The Abu Dhabi race will be quite interesting too. The track runs through a hotel, it has a pit lane that’s placed under the track and it has 20 turns. If you plan to attend the last race of 2009 then you’re going to have a fun weekend. Ferrari World, the Yas Island Marina, a water park and various sports facilities are going to be available.

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The car in the picture is the Mercedes-Benz Formula Zero Concept race car of the future. It was designed by the Mercedes-Benz Advanced Design Center in North America and you will might just see it in action sometime in 2025. I’d assume in 2025 we won’t have any gas but we won’t need any. We will rely on wind power and some electrical engine to power up this baby and send it on the future Formula 1 tracks. I am totally into this concept. I’d sure like to drive one but I’d have to wait about 15 years to even see one emerge.

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The Formula 1 is probably one of the most famous racing sport in the world. It’s fun to see how various teams and drivers are battling their way to the first position. From Senna to Schumacher and beyond we’ve loved the game due to the different cars and drivers that circled the world in order to pop that winner’s champagne.

Well it looks like all that charm is going to be taken away. FIA is asking everyone to adopt the new changes. Same engines and transmissions are suggested to be used by every team racing in the F1
Here’s what Bernie Eccleston had to say about this:

We’re trying to get a level playing field. I don’t see why [manufacturers] should leave, we’re saving them an awful lot of money I hope.

Nothing is decided yet, as the Formula One Team’s Association is scheduled to meet FIA in Geneva after the Chinese Grand Prix. Strike anyone?

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Yes, Tamara Ecclestone is the daughter of the Formula 1 boss, Bernie Ecclestone. It’s no name coincidence here. Check out the picture above! I guess it pays off being the daughter of such an important man. She’s wearing a flag here but she could probably wear anything else from the F1 universe. Too bad there’s not even a small breeze to wave that flag.

Seriously speaking, Tamara has posed semi nude for PETA and its “I would rather go naked than wear fur” campaign. And what better way to add the word semi to nude than the checkered flag of the F1. So don’t be wearing no furs. Go get flags!

via Autoweek

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Just because you love cars doesn’t mean you also have to like the Formula 1. After all with the new rules in place we hardly see drivers surpassing each other. The next race is at Singapore and the circuit is in the city. Better yet, the Grand Prix will be scheduled at night so you will be able to enjoy some of Singapore’s beauty.

You should however enjoy at least the virtual lap above. Mark Webber is showing you the circuit and its details. It looks like a very fun and fast track. The Singaporean GP takes place tomorrow. Be sure not to miss it if you have changed your mind about watching formula 1 races.

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Aren’t we in for a surprise F1 fans? The Italian Grand Prix, home of the Ferrari team, has been won by none other than German debutant Sebastian Vettel? Who’s the guy? Well the guy is the same one that managed to get into pole position for these formula 1 race. So who’s the guy?

Sebastian Vettel is a young German driver which currently ‘works’ for the Toro Rosso Team. This F1 team is a Ferrari powered team so we shouldn’t be that surprised to see them win in Italy. Vettel has also become the youngest pilot to ever get a pole position, a record previously held by Fernando Alonso. Are we witnessing the birth of the future Schumacher?

And what a race it was. All drivers had to face the heavy rain, and they all had to face the facts. Vettel wasn’t going to be reached, let alone surpass. He led a brilliant race from the beginning to the end. I guess it pays of to have former legend Gerhard Berger for team boss doesn’t it.

With four races to go the fight is still on. Hamilton and Massa are divided by just a point. But we’ve seen surprises before. Defending champion Kimi Raikkonen is in for a tough and almost impossible fight for hanging on to his title.

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The Formula 1 is certainly a popular sport in various regions of the world, The US Grand Prix was held in Savannah, Georgia in 1908 for the first time then it moved to Milwaukee and California and then it disappeared from the F1 calendar from 1917 to 1957.

It reappeared in 1958 at Riverside and it changed location for a few times before ending up in Watkins Glen through 1975. From 1984 to 1991 it was held in Dallas, Detroit and Phoenix. And then it disappeared again until the Indianapolis Motor Speedway picked the Grand Prix up in 2000. It got canceled this year but don’t worry U.S. fans, Indianapolis will return in the F1 circuit in 2010 since it’s too late to include it in 2009 F1 calendar.

It appears that teams want an U.S. circuit badly and there’s even a rumored Las Vegas Grand Prix.

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