Four-time world champion Vettel surprises fans with unexpected career move

08:22, 09 Jun

Updated: 10:00, 09 Jun

byOlly Darcy

Sebastian Vettel has collected many trophies and accolades in his time as a four-time Formula 1 champion. Now, he has something else to add to the collection, something far different from trophies and championships: a certificate from Harvard Business School.

The 37-year-old made his debut in the pinnacle of motorsport for BMW in 2007, impressing hugely in the two seasons when he then moved to Toro Rosso, Red Bull's junior team, with his first win coming a season later at the 2008 Italian Grand Prix to become the then-youngest winner of a Grand Prix.

A move to Red Bull then occurred in 2009, and in 2010, he went on to become the youngest ever world champion in F1, winning three more titles consecutively, along with four constructors' titles for Red Bull Racing during those title-winning seasons.

A move to Ferrari in 2015 saw more wins come the German's way, but he was unable to challenge the dominant Mercedes for world titles, before retiring in 2022 after two seasons with Aston Martin.

Vettel celebrating his record-breaking championship in 2013 at the Indian Grand Prix, which saw him set a then-record for most consecutive race wins.

Vettel completes a Harvard business programme

Since leaving the grid, Vettel has been a keen activist in the world of climate change, but rumours surrounding a return to Formula 1 in a management role continue to be made.

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However, away from the world of F1 and his activism on climate change, Vettel has gone back to school. More specifically, he has been in America and at Harvard Business School.

The German looks to have completed a course in the 'Business of Entertainment, Media and Sports' at the renowned college, holding a certificate to mark his achievement.