From Paddock to Ivy League: Nyck de Vries takes on HBS

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Last month, ousted AlphaTauri F1 driver Nyck de Vries announced that he would be taking an unconventional pit stop by heading back to school at the prestigious Havard Business School.

Last week, the Dutchman took up residence in Cambridge and shared a picture on social media, showing himself striking a pose in front of the iconic HBS sign.

De Vries' cerebral challenge of academia involves a special course in 'Negotiation and Leadership' that will carry him to the end of the year and instill some serious business acumen.

Upon his return to racing next year with Mahindra in Formula E and perhaps with Toyota in the WEC, Nyck will perhaps analyze tyre strategies as meticulously as he tackles case studies!

Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.