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Nyck learns his lessons

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Vincent
Published date23 April 2024
Publication titleDaily Star (England)
The Dutchman arrived in F1 last season with the sort of CV even the world's greatest could dream of - Formula E world champion, Formula 2 champion, two-time world karting champion

But he lasted mere months at AlphaTauri before he was axed from the team to make way for Daniel Ricciardo's return.

Heartbroken, but not defeated, De Vries quickly enrolled at the United States' prestigious Harvard University to undertake an executive programme on negotiation and leadership.

But despite a newfound celebrity status as an international sports star, he did not find himself at the centre of any frat parties.

"I didn't see any parties! I was very impressed," joked De Vries. "They call them the 'professional students' and at 10pm at campus it is very quiet.

"Of course there are fraternities and communities but I didn't see any of it!"

De Vries is back in world championship action in Formula E, where he forms part of the Mahindra team.

It has been nine months since he was told that he would be losing his seat in F1 just 10 races into the 2023 season, but the 29-yearold is philosophical about the experience.

"I am very grateful that I had the opportunity to fulfil my childhood dream," he said. "Am I fully satisfied with how it worked out? No. I would have liked to have seen it pan out differently.

"But, equally, there is no real reason for regret. I don't think I would have done anything differently.

"Everyone shares that dream and...

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