Nigel Mansell has looked 50 for the past 30 years.

@bluecornerboxing6091

25 күн бұрын

Very true!! 😂👍

@countrykids6483

19 күн бұрын

He's the British version of Tom Selleck

@Dean-wh4mm

18 күн бұрын

So have you.

@timothyward6644

18 күн бұрын

If I drove like he did, I'd be happy to look that good.

@C.Fecteau-AU-MJ13

17 күн бұрын

I'm glad he brought the moustache back... One of the greatest moustaches of all time.

Nothing came easy for Nigel. He lived in a transit van with his wife to fund his journey to F1. His autobiography is the best by an F1 driver. Can't recommend it enough.

@nathanwilliams2152

18 күн бұрын

No it didn’t. At the time, the “chosen ones” who were tipped for F1 stardom, were people like Chico Serra and Andrea de Cesaris. They got massive financial backing. Yet neither won a single Grand Prix. Nigel wasn’t a good politician like Prost, Piquet, Senna or Lauda, and that hindered him. But no one has entertained me more, or displayed more spirit than he has. Getting pole and finishing third at Long Beach, after that Phoenix crash, with that cavity and neat anaesthetic being injected in his back, was the biggest and bravest thing he did. Greg Norman watched the fluid being drained out of his back on the morning of the race, and asked Nigel if he was sure he knew what he was doing! I think Emmo and Arie anticipated the last restart at Indy much better than Nigel did, and I think he should probably let that one go though. Although USAC did make some horrendous calls at Indy in the 1990s…

@sergioleone3583

18 күн бұрын

Broke his neck on the way as well. Forza Il Leone!!!!!!

@PhilipCockram

17 күн бұрын

I have a copy . Its a great autobiography .

@michaelangeloh.5383

16 күн бұрын

Alright, I'll list that one as well. I'm only mildly interested in following the sport, but the people and whatever behind it all interests me more, like with a lot of stuff.

@jockejocke1

16 күн бұрын

@@PhilipCockram What's the title? Just so I order the right one, thanks

Wins the F1 championship and then, as a rookie, wins the Indycar championship in the following year. That was an incredible achievement and it showed what a truly great driver Nigel was, and l'd go as far to say he was better than other drivers of his era who were considered great. He deserved more F1 titles. And he's also a genuinely decent, down to earth person too.

@kb5509

Ай бұрын

He really didn't, great that he was.

@pfuepfue9107

Ай бұрын

Indeed, he did deserve more F1 titles.

@berniecoles2337

Ай бұрын

No slouch racing in the BTCC too, he drove a Mondeo like a calculated demon. Basically put Nigel behind the wheel of anything and if he didn’t win or get on the podium it’s because of a technical issue.

@Daz555Daz

29 күн бұрын

@@kb5509 At least one more. Adelaide was incredibly unlucky in 1986 with the tyre exploding on him whilst he was in position to win the title. Also as fans we were robbed in 1987 of an epic title showdown when Mansell had to miss the last two GPs due to injury, handing the title to Piquet.

@theiceman7590

29 күн бұрын

Maybe better than Pique but not above Prost and Senna

I was at Silverstone on Thursday to see him with those cars and after the event he stayed and signed every autograph and patiently let people take selfies with him. Each and every person went home happy. A remarkable man and a true, true legend.

@neilwooding3401

Ай бұрын

Was a great evening wasn't it

@bigcahoonaburger8550

Ай бұрын

Couldn’t agree more. I like the story that when he lived on the Isle of Man the island didn’t have enough bin Lorry’s or cash to service his area, so he bought one .

@galahadskeys

25 күн бұрын

@@neilwooding3401 It was a privilege to be there. A great evening.

I was born 1972 and raised in Lafayette Indiana just 50 miles north of Indianapolis and I was 21 when Nigel came to America to race. It was unbelievable to watch and if you weren't here to see INDY in 1993 his rookie year you missed out. Thanks to Nigel for the kind words about INDY and sharing his experiences racing in America. Thank you Nigel for the awesome memories and speaking well of INDY. A true racing gentleman. God Bless from the 🇺🇲

@codymoe4986

16 күн бұрын

Someone should give you a medal for being aware enough to attend the 1993 Indy 500...what were the rest of us thinking??? My life feels so incomplete...can you explain in greater detail so that I can climb a little closer to the lofty heights of your fandom?

@shannon5373

16 күн бұрын

@@codymoe4986 you'd first have to come down from your ivory tower

I was at that Indy 500 race. The excitement of watching Nigel and Mario was priceless.

One of our greatest drivers. ❤️

@84ateo27

15 күн бұрын

I think so, he could won more if only more rationalistic

@keithgoodrick-meech3921

15 күн бұрын

@84ateo27 you have to bear in mind who he raced against, some of the greatest drivers ever.

@minners71

12 күн бұрын

Someone added the words "one of" and added an S at the end of your comment. How rude.

One of my heros as a kid. Still have mountains of admiration for Nigel. Great guy.

@sarahhowells5534

Ай бұрын

me too! absolute legend ☺️🏎

Nigel Mansell is an absolute legend. Loved his spirit and determination. A true warrior. God bless this great man.

Just to set the record straight, the reason for the full course yellow near the end at Indy, Lynn St. James car had ground to a halt near the entrance of the pits, blocking the pits which required a full course yellow.

Nigel Mansell will always be a legend of motorsport.

The Mansell Mania was crazy. I’m still in the middle of watching the 1993 season, and wow, Nigel was just very talented overall!

@john2ndname

17 күн бұрын

I'm about to watch this season starting race 1 in Surfers Paradise Gold Coast!..cheers!

@stinkyroadhog1347

16 күн бұрын

@@john2ndname Where do you watch these?

@srxt6758

14 күн бұрын

​@@stinkyroadhog1347theres a playlist on yt from different uploaders. Somebody bunched up all the uploaded races together

I was there in Phoenix and filmed it in VHS Video. I was afraid when I saw the helicopter. Luv Nigel

A great hero of mine. Couldn't believe it when he wasn't able to defend his F1 title but by taking the Indycar title the next year he became a legend. I went to a mid week practice day at Silverstone, my wife and I walked round to Hangar Straight, no one else there, Nigel came out on a slow warm up lap and as I photographed him he looked straight at the camera! Cheers Nigel. My over-riding memory though is that wheel to wheel overtaking of Senna, two masters of their craft. Great to hear Nigel's voice again.

In the background, that #24 car is Graham Hill in the Lola-Ford that won the 1966 Indy 500. Nice of Sky Sports F1 to honor him that way.

Watched both seasons of indycar with mansell. Loved it.

@stevejpm1

Ай бұрын

Me too.

@trident1314

Ай бұрын

Shame he went mansell diva mode in 94 though.

I recall watching the Michigan 500 on TV that Mansell spoke about. He was on-camera after the race for a brief interview, and looked extremely exhausted.

I watched every race of that Indy car championship as a teenager. Amazing, just amazing.

My hero. Used to record the Indy races at 2am as a young teenager, loved that era

My idol the reason I started watching F1 was there 92 British GP what an atmosphere, 91 got Senna's ear plugs!!!!

Still my favourite racing driver. Totally balls out. My other favourite Colin McRae.

Nigel Mansell is like the Terminator. He never ever ever ever ever gives up! Then he just gets better.

A big part of me getting interested in motorsport. Loved watching Indycar when Mansell was involved, must go to the museum.

Nigel looks exactly the same as he did in 1992

@richardmorris7063

18 күн бұрын

Ten yrs older.

I was there at Indy in 93. I remember him pushing his car to the checkered flag in an F1 race and rooted for him in F1 from that time on. But I rooted for Mears, AL Unser, and fellow Kentuckian Danny Sullivan.

I was a Nigel fan from the day he came to the US. He was very fan friendly unlike F1 drivers of today. I hope his back is better nowadays.

Nigel was a hero to me. At the Long Beach Grand Prix, I waved at his car every time he came through the hairpin! To my surprise, he waved back! In the middle of the race, at the hairpin! Got his autograph later, on a model Dodge Viper!

Much respect to Nigel.

It's funny that he said either a Penske or McLaren would win the 500, since in the last lap it really did come down between a Penske and a McLaren! Good call by him.

One of the best there ever were. On and off the track an absolute class act.

i loved that era of indycars early-mid 90s

An absolute gentleman, I lived a couple of houses along from him in jersey was out washing my bike one day and he walked up commenting on how nice my bike looked, had a great chat with him. A true legend

Absolute legend. Minimal politics, unmistakable Brummie accent.

@ZedThirtyOne_Z31_

18 күн бұрын

bumped his head at Portugal and has had a limp ever since.....

I was there in Nigel’s pit during that qualifying lap at Michigan! Peak Indy Car and it was such a thing to see it up close. I really loved that Nigel was here racing in the US. He was so fun to watch race.

@XXformula

8 күн бұрын

I don't think anything will ever come close to 90's CART. Formula 1 and CART in the first half of the 90's were my first true loves of motorsport when I was a little guy. I know the rose colored glasses are in play here but when you re-watch some of those old CART races from the late 80's until about 01' they really were that good.

‘Il Leone’..Red 5 For ever.

I’d like to know more on how he was jumped “unprofessionally” by Emmo and Arie.

@brandspro

19 күн бұрын

Yeah, that was a bit uncharitable. I think sometimes he tends to say something before he gets the right word.

@AlistairMaxwell77

18 күн бұрын

Nueman/Hass were on the radio just before the restart trying to coach him to "get the jump" . They knew he was restarts were not great and he was going to get swallowed up . Still though , rookie 3rd place is legendary.

@esteve72

16 күн бұрын

Sounds a bit like sour grapes to me but that just shows his competitive fire and will to win.

It would be nice to see Nigel attend the Indy 500 again, as a spectator or down on pit row. I think he would enjoy it

Can we appreciate Nigel explaining every...single...detail about what is happening in driving and crashing. Most drivers do understand everything but can't vocalize it in a detailed but understandable manner. It's something I truly respect about him. He understands EVERYTHING that is happening and can relate it to others. For that, I will always respect what he brought to the racing world

Great personality, and truly a special talent .

Love Mansel. Great guy!

Ahhh The Big Red 5. I was at that Marlboro 500 when he won. After he got out of the car he was exhausted. Damn what great racing.

If you met this guy and had no idea who he is you’d be forgiven for mistaking him for a retired geography teacher. But he is one of motorsport’s biggest legends. The Tifosi - who don’t take all Ferrari drivers to their hearts - called him Il Leone (the lion) because of how brave he was.

Legend

@Timmy51m

Ай бұрын

Yes.

Been watching F1 for years... hunt was my fave at the time then a mega era of senna, prost and mansell he is an absolute legend understated amazing driver who should have won more.. 🏆

Nigel was as tough as they come! Absolute British Lion

I was a fan of F1 and CART back in the 90’s. I still remember Nigel’s first CART race and Al Unser Sr. doing commentary and talking about the learning curve Nigel was gonna have to endure coming to CART as the cars were very different. Nigel goes out there and is the class of the field and wins the race. Still also remember the post race interview with Nigel when asked about the differences between F1 and CART cars. He said although the CART car is overall faster in a straight line due to how much power their turbo V8 had he said they “it handles like an Ox cart. It doesn’t want to stop very well either”

@danielhenderson8316

15 күн бұрын

Yeah, they never went full carbon brakes until 2012. I always laugh when people say the late 90's F1 cars were beasts when they were loud, custom built scalpels while the Champ Cars were one size fits most sledge hammers with barely any aero and a Saturn V rocket for an engine.

His 1993 season was insane. He never raced on ovals ever. And won.

@danielhenderson8316

15 күн бұрын

He won more ovals than road courses, but his Foo Ford Cosworth engine that blew up when Michael Andretti led a race in 1992 matured into an afterburner.

I remember watching that Indy 500 on Sky. It was possibly the first time they showed it, and the first time I saw it, as our hero Nigel was there. Amazing, eye opening stuff. There's a whole other world of motorsport in America that I knew nothing about at the time, and it's fascinated me ever since

Was at the Michigan 500, Great day, Great result.

There was one man equal to Ayrton and that was Nigel two legends

Big Nigel fan, it was just amazing watching him go back to back f1 , indycar 🦁

This is the reason we watch now. Thanks Tom.

Nigel Mansel balls of steel. He single handily got me I treated in formula one by coming to Indycar. Pulled off some of the most incredible passes I’ve ever seen. With better luck would’ve been a 3 time champion

When Nigel was pushing hard, he was the last person in the world you'd want to be hunting you down. Utterly determined, brave and ruthless. I was lucky enough to meet him in the 90s, at a Ferrari dealership he owned near to where I lived in England. Very nice chap!

First race I ever saw was silverstone 92, been a fan ever since and Mansell is my man. One of the greatest to ever do it

Up there with the greatest racing drivers!

F1 legend 🙌 🇬🇧👍

@chadbuckley3162

16 күн бұрын

Motorsports legend

"I was on um..pretty strong medication for pain!" 🤣 Nigel rules the 90's.❤

My racing hero from late eighties! A real legend.

A little disappointed, he didn't ask him about Dennis Vitolo and the '94 Indy 500

One word comes to mind when I think of Nigel: BALLS. This guy had more balls and courage then all the F1 field combined during his time. He won the F1 championship and had the courage to come to indycar and win!!! Truly remarkable driver unlike todays boring, vanilla F1 drivers who lack the courage, masculine strength that Nigel had. Thank you Nigel for being the driver we admire.

The caution came out with 19 laps left. The reason for the yellow was the St. James car stalled before the entrance to the pits, so the yellow was imminent. It was fun watching Nigel through the years.

In 1992 at Budapest Nigel clinched the championship with a third place finish and at the end of the day Williams asked two friends of the team to escort Nigel and Roseanne to their Renault minivan for their return to the city. The other fellow was Rowan Atkinson . . .

Was at Laguna Seca in '93 when he clinched the championship. All he had to do was start the race that's how dominant he was that year.

O nigel Mansel your one of our own you legend

One of the greatest times for Motorsport .

When courage was mandatory to be a racer. Indycar 👍

Always been a fan of Nigel, what a gentleman.

Watched ever race that Nigel raced in Indy car the man was the best.

The good ole days when I used to watch Formula 1. Not anymore.

I was in NH the day he won the race and it was his birthday.

One of the greatest pure racing drivers of all time.

If Nigel had the support to start at an earlier age, he would easily be up there with the top 5. in my eyes, he is, in any case.

He’s my all time favourite, most entertaining ever in a Sunday race.

Bro... just love that guy, pretty much a intense driver!

Great chat

Nigel must be happy in his world.

He waved to me, got in his Indy car and crashed at PIR, I saw him next at Laguna Seca, having followed him through this F1 career, he could be controversial out of the car but so exciting behind the wheel.

I worked on his manson in Jersey, he got a nice garage too!

I'm so glad that Nigel managed to finish his racing career relatively undamaged , He gave everything he had into the sport and more, I will never forget the pride he brought to the nation on winning his home GP's and eventually the F1 title. In my opinion he should have been Knighted for his achievements

Nigel is a true legend….insanely brave

Their needs to be a film made of Nigel Mansell / personally I believe he was the greatest ever - he didn’t mess around / he was hell bent on beating the so called greats / he was just incredible 👍

I love Nigel Mansell he my hero

Nice to see Nigel.

Il Leone. Mansell is perhaps my favorite racer ever.

Awesome driver. Didn't have any concept of the word "fear". Many superb races and recoveries. Among all the 40 seconds he made up to Piquet in Silverstone only to overtake him in the last few laps with the dummy move. I can still remember the roar from the crowd. He claimed he heard it in his helmet. I bet he did.

Nigel always sounds so enthusiastic and upbeat when talking about his career 😂

a real racer, I admire him

Great Nigel! One of my favourite driver! Really great!🤩🥰💙

one of the best racers in my opinion just a great all around race driver.

Great guy and always gave his best. One of the great 'chargers'

Only ever got to one F.1 race. Silverstone was it 89 dunno but I was there at club sinking depthchargers as Nigel reeled in Pique (sic). Truly remarkable lap after lap Nigel gained and as we all know took the victory. Spectators piled onto the track climbing over 15 foot catch fences until race stewards opened gates to allow fans on to the track. As I watched all my pals had gone so I sheepishly followed . I passed race cars that had been left which were lower than my own knee. I touched a still hot tyre and my finger sank to the knuckle. Anywho, I followed the crowd at the back looking where they were looking and then from behind I heard a pathetic honk I turned to look and there right in front of me was Nigel in what I can only described as a bread van. What struck me most was how exhausted he looked. I was face to face with the Champion until others turned then it became a free for all. People were passing their cameras to me to take photos ( I often wonder if they were any good). Anyway it was a very good day in my life. Johnnie Llewellyn

A gentleman and role model for young people in any sport or career. Victory is really the trademark of achievement. It is not about money or even public fame. It is about personal achievement, in any field of effort. There is one video clip showing him at the end of the race and he was pulled out of the car, soaking wet, exhausted. I think that it was Monaco, but not sure. We have to acknowledge his wife. Unlike a lot of women these days she was right there at his side. So, we have to say that. It is her achievement, too.

i have a Gottlieb Mario Andretti pinball machine. i took the red6 cars off and replaced them with Danny Sullivan #20 and Nigel's red 5 now i like the machine

Wish more F1 drivers would attempt the Indy500 I wish Monaco was on a different weekend

The guy is an absolute legend from what was IMO the best era of F1.

He was a great driver, but it's a shame Nigel has to constantly overstate and embellish his achievements. Take this interview, for example. He wasn't five seconds in the lead at the Indy 500 when the final yellow came out, he was 0.4 seconds ahead of Fittipaldi. They didn't throw the final yellow for 'no reason', Lyn St. James had stopped at turn four with a gearbox issue (not, as Mansell states, because she had gone to the wrong pit box). He then calls Fittipaldi and Luyendyk 'unprofessional' for overtaking him at the restart - no Nigel, they passed you because you had a poor restart, being far too slow coming off turn four. He also claims that he was the first person to ever punch a hole in a concrete wall in an Indycar, but Mark Dismore did it at Indy in 1991. He was a solid driver, but he needs to lay off the copium.

@danross8565

18 күн бұрын

He does tend to over exaggerate

Nigel never gave up. That's what makes him a great.

Nigel and Kimi the fastest pace drivers of all time

Those two cars were together at Autosport Intl 2020 though?