Sébastien Buemi, 20 Years at the Highest Level of Motorsport
Sébastien Buemi has been competing against the best drivers in the world for 20 years. From facing future world champion Sebastian Vettel in Formula BMW in 2004 to his four victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, he continues to make his mark in both F1 and Formula E. He has driven it all—not just as part of his story, but also out of a deep passion for cars. A passion that the five-time world champion nurtures in his private museum, which we had the privilege of visiting during an event organized by Alpian Bank. SÉBASTIEN BUEMI, 20 YEARS AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF MOTORSPORT Thursday, October 10, 2024. Here we find a discreet building in the industrial zone of a small city in Canton Vaud. Antoine Buemi, Sébastien Buemi’s father, welcomed us and had him take center stage, revealing a true surprise. Behind several Gran Turismo cars, such as a Porsche 911 GT2 RS and a Ferrari Testarossa, stand his racing cars. “Each of these cars was very important for my son’s career,” explains Antoine Buemi. The first vehicle is a Formula BMW. “That car was truly decisive for me,” Sébastien Buemi recalls as he joins us. “When I drove this car, at the end of my first season in single-seaters after several years in karting, I distinguished myself by finishing third in the Formula BMW championship and often keeping up with Sebastian Vettel, who won the title.” „At the wheel, after my very first single-seater season following several years of karting, I stood out by finishing third in the Formula BMW championship, often matching the pace of Sebastian Vettel, who won the title.“ At Just 20 Years Old in F1 Following the success of his outstanding performances, Red Bull supported Sébastien Buemi for a second season in
