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Red Bull has dropped several drivers over the years, but one name has stuck with the outfit even after losing his F1 seat over a decade ago.
Red Bull simulator driver Sebastien Buemi was offered a chance to return to Formula 1 after competing for the Red Bull sister team from 2009-2011. Following his exit from F1, Buemi remained as Red Bull’s reserve driver until 2023 and has been praised for his simulator work by team principal Christian Horner. Buemi has been a key figure for Red Bull on race weekends and has been supporting the team with its 2026 car development. Despite an opportunity to return to F1 in 2019 with the Red Bull sister team, Buemi chose to continue focusing on his successful career in the World Endurance Championship and Formula E. Now 36 years old, Buemi reflects on his early F1 setback and expresses gratitude towards Red Bull and Helmut Marko for their support throughout his career.
