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Nigel Mansell
Born August 8, 1953 (71 years)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Filmography
| 2023 | Williams & Mansell: Red 5 · as Self |
| 2020 | Race to Perfection (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2020 | Uppity: The Willy T. Ribbs Story · as Self - Professional Driver |
| 2017 | Williams · as Self |
| 2016 | The Grand Tour (2016) (TV Series) · as Self - Presenter |
| 2015 | Top Gear France (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2014 | Good Morning Britain (TV Series) · as Self - Former World Champion |
| 2013 | 1 · as Self |
| 2012 | Legends of F1 (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2010 | Pointless Celebrities (TV Series) · as Self - Contestant |
| 2010 | Senna · as Self (archive Footage) |
| 2007 | Lewis Hamilton: Life in the Fast Lane · as Self |
| 2002 | Top Gear (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2000 | BBC Breakfast (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1995 | Ayrton Senna · as Self |
| 1993 | Late Show with David Letterman (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1991 | Noel's House Party (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1987 | The Grand Knockout Tournament · as Self |
| 1986 | Grand Prix Adelaide 1985 · as Self |
| 1985 | 1985 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review · as Self - Narrator |
| 1985 | Deservedly Prost: The Story of the 1985 FIA Formula 1 World Championship · as Self - Narrator |
| 1984 | Surprise Surprise! (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1982 | Wogan (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1982 | Late Night With David Letterman (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1981 | Bullseye (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1970 | A Question of Sport (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1963 | The current Sport Studio (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1955 | This is Your Life (UK) (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1950 | Formula 1 (TV Series) · as Self |