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From press release
The third race of the Formula E season turned into a grudge match between two former Red Bull drivers: Sébastien Buemi and Jean-Éric Vergne.
Buemi and Vergne both became professional racing drivers after rising through the ranks of the famous energy drink company's junior program, which Helmut Marko heads.
Vergne actually replaced Buemi at Toro Rosso at the end of the 2011 season. Like his predecessor, he lasted only three season before being axed.
Still without plans for next year, the Frenchman joined Andretti Autosport in Formula E, and straight away snatched pole on his debut, this week-end in Uruguay.
In the race though, Buemi outsmarted Vergne with a better pitstop strategy. The Swiss picked up his first victory of the season, while Vergne dropped down the order with mechanical problems.
Another former Red Bull driver, Jaime Alguersuari finished fifth.
Vergne continued to shine after the race, topping the timing charts during a collective test.
The third race of the Formula E season turned into a grudge match between two former Red Bull drivers: Sébastien Buemi and Jean-Éric Vergne.
Buemi and Vergne both became professional racing drivers after rising through the ranks of the famous energy drink company's junior program, which Helmut Marko heads.
Vergne actually replaced Buemi at Toro Rosso at the end of the 2011 season. Like his predecessor, he lasted only three season before being axed.
Still without plans for next year, the Frenchman joined Andretti Autosport in Formula E, and straight away snatched pole on his debut, this week-end in Uruguay.
In the race though, Buemi outsmarted Vergne with a better pitstop strategy. The Swiss picked up his first victory of the season, while Vergne dropped down the order with mechanical problems.
Another former Red Bull driver, Jaime Alguersuari finished fifth.
Vergne continued to shine after the race, topping the timing charts during a collective test.