The Swiss remained at the top of his game in the World Endurance Championship.
Buemi was probably at his best when it mattered most – at Le Mans. He was quickest of Toyota’s sextet over the first 16 hours. That means something because it really was nip and tuck between the two crews. It was a flat-out confrontation, even if the passes on the track were strictly choreographed from the pitwall.
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There was no return to winning ways in Formula E for the former champion, however, thanks to an uncompetitive Nissan. But he did outperform his team-mate, unlike last year.