Question: You had a fantastic test last week, clocking the fastest time on all three days. Could your performance in Jerez be the ticket to a 2009 Toro Rosso cockpit?
Sebastien Buemi: For sure, it was not a bad test. It was really good for me to be at the top of the list, especially in front of my team mates or, to be precise, in front of the two other contenders for a cockpit. So I was very satisfied and hopefully they’ll make a positive decision for me in the near future. I am quite confident at the moment as I did all I could. All I can do now is wait. But as long as there isn’t a decision, I don’t want to think about it too much.
Question: How did it feel to beat Takuma Sato and Sebastien Bourdais in the timesheets? Both have significantly more Formula One experience than you…
Sebastien Buemi: For sure that felt good. But I have gained a lot of experience in the last month - especially in Barcelona and in Jerez. I think just like the other guys, so why should I be slower than them. Now I am getting used to the car and that shows. In the end, I have to prove to myself that I can do it, and now I know that I can beat them. It is a confidence boost.
Question: Mark Webber’s accident has given you a unique opportunity to get a lot of test mileage under your belt. How important is that for your development?
Sebastien Buemi: The days when you are able to drive an F1 car really matter. I was only supposed to drive for one day, but now I am in for another two days because of Mark’s accident. And that means I am gaining two more days in the cockpit and that is important. Especially because I will be driving alongside Sebastian Vettel on day two and three of this test, and that promises to be a good lesson for me. I am convinced that it will make me better. At the moment I feel that I am improving day by day, getting used to the car, getting used to the tyres - and getting used to Formula One. I am really thankful to Red Bull for giving me that opportunity and I’ll do my best not to disappoint them.
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