Thursday, October 10, 2024.<\/strong><\/p>\n Here we find a discreet building in the industrial zone of a small city in Canton Vaud. Antoine Buemi, S\u00e9bastien 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. \u201cEach of these cars was very important for my son’s career,\u201d explains Antoine Buemi.<\/p>\n The first vehicle is a Formula BMW. \u201cThat car was truly decisive for me,\u201d S\u00e9bastien Buemi recalls as he joins us. \u201cWhen 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.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n At Just 20 Years Old in F1<\/strong><\/p>\n Following the success of his outstanding performances, Red Bull supported S\u00e9bastien Buemi for a second season in Formula BMW in 2005, where he finished as vice-champion behind future F1 driver Nico H\u00fclkenberg. With Red Bull\u2019s backing, his career truly took off. In 2007, not only did he finish as the runner-up in the European F3 Championship, but he also made a strong impression during the Monaco Grand Prix. As a last-minute substitute for the GP2 race, ahead of the F1 event, S\u00e9bastien Buemi qualified in fourth place and finished seventh, despite never having driven on the Monaco circuit or piloted a GP2 car before. Red Bull\u2019s decision-makers were convinced they had found an exceptional talent in S\u00e9bastien Buemi, and in 2009, he was given a seat at Toro Rosso for his first season in F1.<\/p>\n In his very first Grand Prix, at just 20 years old, he finished seventh and scored his first points in the World Championship\u2014an achievement reminiscent of Alain Prost\u2019s feat in 1980. Naturally, his first F1 car holds a prominent place in S\u00e9bastien Buemi\u2019s private museum, alongside his 2007 F3 car and the GP2 car from Monaco. As for Alain Prost, who later led Renault\u2019s Formula E team, he went on to recruit S\u00e9bastien Buemi for the groundbreaking 100% electric championship, a collaboration that led to a title win in 2016.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Five-Time World Champion<\/strong><\/p>\n 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. \u201cMy museum includes the Toyota from my first victory at Le Mans. There’s also a Renault from Formula E,\u201d continues S\u00e9bastien Buemi. The Toyota and the Renault perfectly illustrate the new direction his career took when his time in F1 came to an end.<\/p>\n Reflecting on his 20 years in motorsport, S\u00e9bastien 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 S\u00e9bastien 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\u2019s success in F1. \u201cFor 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,\u201d concludes S\u00e9bastien Buemi.<\/p>\n “…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.”<\/strong><\/p>\n S\u00c9BASTIEN BUEMI: 20 YEARS AT THE TOP OF MOTORSPORT<\/strong><\/p>\n For twenty years, S\u00e9bastien Buemi has battled against the world\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n A Hidden Gem in Vaud<\/strong><\/p>\n Published on October 10, 2024. This is a discreet building located in the industrial zone of a picturesque town in Vaud. Antoine Buemi, S\u00e9bastien 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.<\/p>\n The first car we see is a Formula BMW. “This car was truly decisive for me,” S\u00e9bastien 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.”<\/p>\n F1 at 20 Years Old<\/strong><\/p>\n Thanks to his exceptional performances, S\u00e9bastien Buemi caught the attention of Red Bull, which supported him for a second season in Formula BMW in 2005. That year, he finished as vice-champion behind future F1 driver Nico H\u00fclkenberg. With Red Bull’s backing, his career took off. In 2007, he secured the vice-champion title in European F3 and also impressed at the Monaco Grand Prix. Entering the GP2 race as a last-minute substitute, he qualified fourth and finished seventh, despite never having driven on the Monaco circuit or in a GP2 car before. Red Bull quickly recognized that they had found a real talent in S\u00e9bastien Buemi, and in 2009, they gave him a seat at Toro Rosso for his first F1 season.<\/p>\n At just 20 years old, Buemi finished his first Grand Prix in 7th place and scored his first championship points, an achievement reminiscent of Alain Prost’s performance in 1980. His 2007 F3 car and the GP2 car from Monaco now hold prominent places in his private museum. Later, Prost, who was leading Renault’s Formula E team, recruited Buemi for the groundbreaking 100% electric championship, a collaboration that resulted in a title win in 2016.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Fifth World Championship Title<\/strong><\/p>\n 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. \u201cI made sure to include the Toyota from my first Le Mans win in the museum. There’s also a Formula E Renault,\u201d says Buemi. These cars symbolize the new direction his career took when the doors of F1 closed.<\/p>\n Reflecting on his years at the top of motorsport, S\u00e9bastien 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. \u201cFor 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,\u201d Buemi concludes.<\/p>\n “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.”<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n S\u00e9bastien 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. 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