World Champions Red Bull Racing have confirmed that Sébastien Buemi will be the team’s official test and reserve driver for the 2012 Formula 1 season, locking another part of the ongoing driver jigsaw into place. The Swiss has been dropped by sister team Toro Rosso in favour of Daniel Ricciardo and Jean-Éric Vergne.
The news, which has been rumoured for some time, was confirmed by an official press release on Thursday morning.
‘Red Bull Racing is pleased to confirm that Sébastien Buemi will continue his relationship with Red Bull as Red Bull Racing’s test and reserve driver for 2012,’ it reads. ‘The 23-year-old 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,” says the 23-year-old, who in 2011 was beaten by team-mate Jaime Alguersuari. “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.”
Two race seats remain open on the current market, with one being alongside F1 returnee Pedro de la Rosa at HRT as several reputable names contest the Williams position as Pastor Maldonado’s team-mate.
See also:
- Buemi to be Toro Rosso reserve as well
- Buemi decision entirely logical, says Horner
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