Youngster Buemi lands F1 drive

Sebastien Buemi is poised to become the youngest driver on the Formula One grid this season following his appointment today by Toro Rosso.

Youngster Buemi lands F1 drive
Fri, 09 Jan, 2009 - 15:41

Sebastien Buemi is poised to become the youngest driver on the Formula One grid this season following his appointment today by Toro Rosso.

Although only sixth in last season’s GP2 series, the 20-year-old impressed during a number of tests for Toro Rosso at the end of last year.

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