Buemi: “Federer is an example”

Ask Sébastien Buemi which athlete he would take as an example... No, it won't be a former glory of the circuits. The Toro Rosso driver draws inspiration from his compatriot Roger Federer to progress.

Published on 23/01/2010 à 09:45

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“Before Federer, no one talked about tennis in Switzerland,” explains Buemi in the latest Red Bulletin. “It's quite difficult to explain, you might have to be Swiss to understand. What he achieves is exceptional and I have great respect for him. »

Roger Federer has won 61 professional tennis titles and fifteen Grand Slam tournaments (a record).

“I like the way he stays calm, whatever happens,” continues Sébastien Buemi. “It?s also important in our sport. You have to be able to make the right decisions quickly. Many drivers know how to go fast? But the best are always those who use their brain when riding. »

“Being a pilot is strange sometimes. You are alone on the track but a whole team is behind you. In case of victory, everyone wins and it is the same in defeat. And equipment matters a lot, this is not the case in tennis. You have to remember that if the car is not competitive, you have to continue to give your best and not let yourself be overwhelmed. This is what I admire about Federer, he never disunites and always stays at the top, whatever the situation. »

It remains to organize a meeting between the two Swiss: “I hope to be able to meet him one day?” Maybe he can help me improve my service and I'll tell him how to ride fast! »