Buemi: I have the speed to win

Sebastien Buemi thinks that he has the speed to win, after going from 12th to fifth during the penultimate ePrix of the season.

Both Buemi and his championship rival Lucas Di Grassi were put into Group Three for qualifying. The rain decided to play a part like it did at the race last year however, and the track was wet when they set their time.

The Swiss driver made up more places than his Brazilian rival to finish fifth in the race. Di Grassi ended up one place in front at the chequered flag, with his Drivers’ Championship lead only extending to three points.

“I had a lot of energy to use but sometimes being quick isn’t enough, especially on this track where it’s very difficult to overtake,” Buemi commented after the race. “I struggled to attack Daniel, who was acting like a bodyguard for Lucas and I had to make a move that was safe enough.

“When Lucas had the broken front wing he was very slow. I had two opportunities to pass him but because his front wing was damaged I didn’t take the risk as I thought he would get a flag for him to stop – but that never happened.

“I feel that there’s been a lack of consistency today; in Berlin they called in Sam Bird immediately when his wing moved just a little bit whereas today Lucas wasn’t called in.”

With 30 more points available, the points from a pole position or even the fastest lap during the race could prove to be vital. His teammate Nico Prost, who won the race, has said that he will help Buemi if possible.

“Of course we want to finish ahead of our main opponents tomorrow and for sure I also think a lot about the drivers’ championship. I have the speed to win so let’s see what will happen.”