Tuesday 23 December 2014

Buemi retained by Infiniti Red Bull Racing for 2015


(Florent Gooden DPPI for Renault Sport F1)

Infiniti Red Bull Racing have confirmed that World Endurance Champion Sebastian Buemi has been retained as the team’s reserve driver for the 2015 Formula One season.

Buemi’s first stint with Infiniti Red Bull Racing was in 2008 when he became their reserve driver before moving to Scuderia Toro Rosso in 2009. Buemi spent three seasons with the Italian team before resuming his role with the Milton Keynes based outfit in 2012.

Speaking about Buemi, Infiniti Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner stated:

We are delighted that Sébastien will once again act as our Reserve Driver. He’s been closely associated with the team for some years now, we value his skills very highly and we have a great working relationship with him. His experience has proved invaluable over the years and it is great to have another world champion at the team.

Buemi commented on the news stating:

I’m very pleased to take on another season as Reserve Driver at Infiniti Red Bull Racing. It is like being part of the family now and I have a good working and personal relationship with everyone at the team. I’m looking forward to helping with the development of the RB11 in any way I can. It should be an exciting season and I’m delighted that I will be a part of it.

© Ben Johnston 2014

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