Nigel Mansell
Known for ActingBorn 1953-08-08Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire, England, UK
Nigel Mansell, born on August 8, 1953, in Upton-upon-Severn, England, is a legendary British racing driver known for his tenacity and thrilling driving style. Mansell enjoyed a successful career in both Formula 1 and IndyCar, earning acclaim as one of the sport’s great competitors. His journey in F1 began in the early 1980s, and he gained prominence with Lotus before moving to Williams, where he achieved his greatest success.
In 1992, Mansell won the Formula 1 World Championship with Williams, dominating the season and becoming a national hero in the UK. The following year, he made a historic transition to the American IndyCar series, winning the championship in his debut season—a feat no other driver had accomplished at the time.
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Known for his aggressive yet calculated style, Mansell holds a place among the most thrilling drivers in motorsport history. He retired from full-time racing in the mid-1990s but remains an influential figure in the racing world, recognized for his bold spirit and contributions to both Formula 1 and IndyCar.
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Senna
2010 · as Self (archive footage)
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2013 · as Self
Lap of the Gods
1992 · as Self
Williams
2017 · as Self
F1 How It Was
2016 · as Self
1985 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
1985 · as Self - Narrator
Ayrton Senna
1995 · as Self
Williams & Mansell: Red 5
2023 · as Self
Lewis Hamilton: Life in the Fast Lane
2007 · as Self
Formula 1: The Official End Of Season Review Of The 1982 FIA Formula One World Championship
1998 · as Self
1986 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
1986 · as Self
Lotus Goes Turbo
1983 · as Self