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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
Five-Time World Champion
He has also claimed five world championship titles: one in Formula E and four in the World Endurance Championship in 2014, 2019, 2022, and 2023. Added to this are his four victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2022, all with Toyota. “My museum includes the Toyota from my first victory at Le Mans. There’s also a Renault from Formula E,” continues Sébastien Buemi. The Toyota and the Renault perfectly illustrate the new direction his career took when his time in F1 came to an end.
Reflecting on his 20 years in motorsport, Sébastien Buemi is quick to acknowledge his parents, who made significant sacrifices to help him enter the world of racing, as well as his grandfather Georges Gachnang, who competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1960. Although Sébastien Buemi has not raced in F1 since 2011, his schedule remains full. In 2025, he will continue racing with Toyota in endurance and with Envision in Formula E. Additionally, he plays a key role in Max Verstappen’s success in F1. “For about fifteen of the 24 Grands Prix in a season, I actually travel to Red Bull in England to work on the simulator and help the engineers find the best setups for Max Verstappen,” concludes Sébastien Buemi.
„…He claimed five world titles for the Canton of Vaud: one in Formula E and four in endurance racing in 2014, 2019, 2022, and 2023.“
SÉBASTIEN BUEMI: 20 YEARS AT THE TOP OF MOTORSPORT
For twenty years, Sébastien Buemi has battled against the world’s best drivers. From his duels with future world champion Sebastian Vettel in Formula BMW in 2004 to his four victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, along with his impressive achievements in Formula 1 and Formula E, the Vaudois driver is not only the most successful Swiss racer in history but also a true car enthusiast. This passion is showcased in his private museum, which we had the opportunity to visit during an event organized by Alpian Bank.
A Hidden Gem in Vaud
Published on October 10, 2024. This is a discreet building located in the industrial zone of a picturesque town in Vaud. Antoine Buemi, Sébastien Buemi’s father, greeted us and invited us upstairs. What awaited us there was simply amazing. Behind several grand touring cars, including a Porsche 911 GT2 RS and a Ferrari Testarossa, six racing cars are on display. „Each of them played a key role in my son’s career,“ explains Antoine Buemi.
The first car we see is a Formula BMW. „This car was truly decisive for me,“ Sébastien Buemi, who has now joined us, tells us. „In my very first single-seater season, after years of karting, I managed to finish third in the Formula BMW championship and often matched the pace of Sebastian Vettel, who won the title.“
Fifth World Championship Title
Today, the Vaudois driver boasts five world championships: one in Formula E and four in endurance racing (2014, 2019, 2022, and 2023). In addition, he has four victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2022, all with Toyota. “I made sure to include the Toyota from my first Le Mans win in the museum. There’s also a Formula E Renault,” says Buemi. These cars symbolize the new direction his career took when the doors of F1 closed.
Reflecting on his years at the top of motorsport, Sébastien Buemi is quick to thank his parents, who made many sacrifices to support his global success, as well as his grandfather Georges Gachnang, who participated in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1960. Although Buemi hasn’t raced in F1 since 2011, his schedule remains packed. In 2025, he will return to Toyota in endurance racing and with Envision in Formula E. He will also continue to play a key role in Max Verstappen’s success in F1. “For about 15 of the 24 races in a season, I go to Red Bull in England to work on the simulator and help find the best setups for Max Verstappen,” Buemi concludes.
„In my first single-seater race, after several years of karting, I managed to finish in third place in the Formula BMW championship and often kept pace with Sebastian Vettel, who won the title.“
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