Swiss driver Sebastien Buemi will continue to be involved in Formula 1 despite having lost his drive with Toro Rosso at the end of the 2011 season.
Red Bull Racing confirmed on Thursday that Buemi will continue to be part of the Red Bull family as the team’s test and reserve driver for 2012.
The 23-year-old Swiss joins Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber, who are already confirmed.
“It’s good to remain with Red Bull for another year and have this opportunity with the World Championship winning team,” Buemi said in the press release.
“I would prefer to be driving at the races of course, but working with Red Bull Racing on the development of their car and providing them with feedback throughout the season is the next best thing.”
“It was entirely logical for Sebastien to continue with Red Bull having been a member of the Junior Team since 2004,” said team boss Christian Horner.
“He already knows the team well from his time with us in 2008 and has gained significant race experience over the past three years. He will complete important test and simulation work for us throughout the year and will be in attendance at each grand prix,” Horner added.
Red Bull Racing confirmed on Thursday that Buemi will continue to be part of the Red Bull family as the team’s test and reserve driver for 2012.
The 23-year-old Swiss joins Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber, who are already confirmed.
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| Sebastien Buemi et Christian Horner. (Photo: GEPA pictures/ Mathias Kniepeiss) |
“It’s good to remain with Red Bull for another year and have this opportunity with the World Championship winning team,” Buemi said in the press release.
“I would prefer to be driving at the races of course, but working with Red Bull Racing on the development of their car and providing them with feedback throughout the season is the next best thing.”
“It was entirely logical for Sebastien to continue with Red Bull having been a member of the Junior Team since 2004,” said team boss Christian Horner.
“He already knows the team well from his time with us in 2008 and has gained significant race experience over the past three years. He will complete important test and simulation work for us throughout the year and will be in attendance at each grand prix,” Horner added.