Sébastien Buemi
Driver Profile
- English Full Name: Sébastien Buemi
- Nationality: Switzerland
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FIA Driver Categorisation:
Platinum
- Recent Team: N/A
- Total Podiums: 0 (🏆 0 / 🥈 0 / 🥉 0)
- Total Races: 0
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Racer Overview
Sébastien Buemi, born on October 31, 1988, is a Swiss racing driver with a diverse and highly successful career spanning Formula One, Formula E, and the World Endurance Championship (WEC). His journey began in karting at a young age, quickly progressing to German Formula BMW, where he finished third in 2004, just behind Sebastian Vettel. In 2009, Buemi made his Formula 1 debut with Toro Rosso, becoming the first Swiss F1 driver since 1995, and remained with the team until the end of 2011.
While his Formula 1 career didn't yield podiums, Buemi found immense success in other racing categories. He secured the 2015–16 Formula E Championship with Renault and has become a dominant force in the FIA World Endurance Championship. Racing for Toyota since 2012, Buemi has clinched a joint-record four FIA World Endurance Championship titles and has triumphed four times at the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans. In Formula E, after a long and successful career with e.Dams, he joined Envision Racing in 2022, continuing to add to his impressive record.
Buemi's commitment to Toyota Gazoo Racing extends into 2025, as he aims for a third world title and another victory at Le Mans. His achievements, combined with his versatility across different racing disciplines, solidify his status as one of Switzerland's most accomplished racing drivers.