Top 10 Moments of Nigel Mansell Brilliance

Driven and determined, Nigel Mansell & his iconic moustache set the F1 world alight in the late 80s and early 90s. Join us for a look back at ten of the very best moments of the Englishman’s career!

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[agustinarellano]

"He's the only driver capable of being in both of my mirrors at the same time"

~Ayrton Senna

[jamiestainer]

Mansell is so loveable because he literally just seems like a bloke from your local pub who just happened to have an F1 career.

[Samylton]

That moustache will go down in history as legendary
Some say he split it in half and that then it was interchangeable with his eyebrows

[HuSiaCat]

The respect and friendship that came from his rivalry with Senna, was brilliant to see. They just couldn't dislike each other.

[markschroder]

Prost, Senna, Schumacher, Piquet, Mansell. That was truly the era of legends in Formula 1

[gceara]

*Nigel was a nightmare for us Brazilians... a great rival of Piquet and Senna, brilliant and super-fast driver!*

[littlepippin]

Actually Mansell was a cracking driver. Pulled off some of the best moves seen in F1, and I remember literally being on the edge of the sofa watching his overtakes. he worked very hard for his wins.

[gold]

People always say Mansell was selfish, etc. but all interviews I've seen with him, he's very magnanimous and polite to his opponents.

[Azeria]

Actual Top 1 Moment of Mansell Brilliance: *Growing the Moustache*

[sebastianahrens]

Nigel Mansell always gives me the impression of someone's dad who accidentally ended up in an F1 car. Said dad then raced the likes of Senna and Prost - and won.

[eBest_real]

When I was a child I waited 3 hours outside the team trailer in the paddock for his autograph in Nazareth Pa. When Mansell emerged I was one of a few kids that scored an autograph. He was in hurry but took the time to sign autographs for the lucky kids like myself that stood there. I immediately realized the class of the man in that moment and will forever remember the joy I felt that day. Long live the Lion!!

[tarekel-maddah]

He’s the GOAT to me ... no one gives me a joy to watch as much as him ...

[eduardogarcia]

Honorable mention: his 1993 Indycar season . On his first season, he won 4 of 6 ovals races on that season and became the champion.

[Willpeas]

Nigel Mansell complete with Murray Walker

[MrMarcusjarvey]

Maybe I’m just of a certain age, but Nigel Mansell will forever be my favourite racing driver.

He was not mechanically sympathetic and had frequent failures as a result - but when he was on a charge he just blew the rest away - senna included.

[georgemorley]

This man is the real deal. British legend. In my opinion, there’s simply nothing more evocative in the British F1 pantheon than Mansell, wheel to wheel with Senna, overtaking him down the straight. Phenomenal. As Hakkinen was to Schumacher, Mansell was to Senna.

[Tarorc]

the dislikes are from people who cant grow moustaches..

[limarofipama]

The reason I started watching F1. Mansell was a proper race driver and definitely deserved more than 1 championship.

[dccr]

I think Nigel is one of the most loved driver.

[likilikiki]

His 92 season is something i'll never forget.
The FW14B was a masterpiece by Newey.
All the races he finished he was either 1st or 2nd.
Amazing.
My all time favorite driver is a tie between Lauda and Mansell.