Nigel Mansell
born 8 Aug 1953 · raced 1980–1995
187Races
31Wins8th all-time
59Podiums13th all-time
32Poles8th all-time
90Top 10s
3.91Avg Position
6.41Avg Grid Pos
1Driver Titlesjoint 18th all-time · 4 constructor titles
Nigel Mansell, a British icon of Formula 1, was celebrated for his aggressive, no-holds-barred driving style and immense popularity, particularly with the "Mansell Mania" that swept his home country. His career was marked by incredible highs and frustrating lows, often battling mechanical misfortune before finally clinching the World Championship in 1992 with Williams. Mansell competed in 187 Grands Prix, securing 31 victories and 32 pole positions, making him one of the most successful British drivers in the sport's history. His memorable rivalry with Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna, coupled with his distinctive red helmet, cemented his place as a true F1 legend.
All-time records
Where Nigel Mansell ranks in the all-time Formula 1 record books.
- 2nd in Most F1 Poles in a Season (14 poles)
- =7th in Most Consecutive F1 Wins (5 consecutive wins)
- 7th in Oldest F1 Race Winners (41y 97d)
- 8th in Most F1 Front Row Starts (56 front row starts)
- 8th in Most F1 Pole Positions (32 pole positions)
- 8th in Most F1 Race Wins (31 wins)
Top Teams
Team | Wins | Podiums | Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williams | 28 | 43 | 369 | 95 |
| Ferrari | 3 | 11 | 75 | 31 |
| Team Lotus | 0 | 5 | 38 | 59 |
| McLaren | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Page 1 of 1 · Showing 1–4 of 4
Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours | 2 | 6.67 | 3 |
| Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya | 2 | 6.67 | 3 |
| Silverstone Circuit | 3 | 5.5 | 8 |
| Circuito de Jerez | 1 | 5.4 | 5 |
| Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez | 2 | 4.71 | 7 |
| Brands Hatch | 2 | 4.4 | 5 |
| Autódromo José Carlos Pace | 1 | 4.33 | 3 |
| Circuit Paul Ricard | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Kyalami | 2 | 3.8 | 5 |
| Hungaroring | 1 | 3.57 | 7 |
Page 1 of 3 · Showing 1–10 of 27
Points are Grand Prix points as awarded at the time (sprints excluded); average points are per race started.
Most-shared teammates. Each link opens their head-to-head.
- Elio de Angelis57 shared races · Compare with Elio de Angelis (1984)
- Riccardo Patrese46 shared races · Compare with Riccardo Patrese (1992)
- Nelson Piquet29 shared races · Compare with Nelson Piquet (1986)
- Alain Prost16 shared races · Compare with Alain Prost (1990)
- Keke Rosberg15 shared races · Compare with Keke Rosberg (1985)
- Gerhard Berger14 shared races · Compare with Gerhard Berger (1989)
| Season | Team | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Damon Hill vs Nigel Mansell | 3–1 | |
| 1992 | Nigel Mansell vs Riccardo Patrese | 12–4 | |
| 1991 | Nigel Mansell vs Riccardo Patrese | 8–8 | |
| 1990 | Nigel Mansell vs Alain Prost | 7–9 | |
| 1989 | Gerhard Berger vs Nigel Mansell | 4–10 | |
| 1988 | Nigel Mansell vs Riccardo Patrese | 6–8 | |
| 1987 | Nigel Mansell vs Nelson Piquet | 6–7 | |
| 1986 | Nigel Mansell vs Nelson Piquet | 9–7 | |
| 1985 | Keke Rosberg vs Nigel Mansell | 5–10 | |
| 1984 | Elio de Angelis vs Nigel Mansell | 11–5 | |
| 1983 | Elio de Angelis vs Nigel Mansell | 5–10 | |
| 1982 | Elio de Angelis vs Nigel Mansell | 8–5 | |
| 1981 | Elio de Angelis vs Nigel Mansell | 10–3 |
27 circuitsShow all▾
- Silverstone Circuit
- Autódromo do Estoril
- Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
- Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours
- Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez
- Brands Hatch
- Circuit Paul Ricard
- Kyalami
- Hockenheimring
- Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari
- Circuito de Jerez
- Autódromo José Carlos Pace
- Hungaroring
- Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
- Adelaide Street Circuit
- Autodromo Nazionale di Monza
- Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet
- Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
- Red Bull Ring
- Circuit de Monaco
- Zolder
- Dijon-Prenois
- Circuit Park Zandvoort
- Detroit Street Circuit
- Suzuka Circuit
- Phoenix street circuit
- Long Beach
19952 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish Grand Prix | McLaren | 10 | Handling | 0 |
| San Marino Grand Prix | McLaren | 9 | P10 | 0 |
Earlier seasons1980–1994 (14 seasons)▾
19944 races, 1 win▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Grand Prix | Williams | 1 | P1 | 10 |
| Japanese Grand Prix | Williams | 4 | P4 | 3 |
| European Grand Prix | Williams | 3 | Spun off | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Williams | 2 | Gearbox | 0 |
199216 races, 9 wins▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Grand Prix | Williams | 1 | Collision | 0 |
| Japanese Grand Prix | Williams | 1 | Engine | 0 |
| Portuguese Grand Prix | Williams | 1 | P1 | 10 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Williams | 1 | Electrical | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Williams | 1 | P2 | 6 |
| Hungarian Grand Prix | Williams | 2 | P2 | 6 |
| German Grand Prix | Williams | 1 | P1 | 10 |
| British Grand Prix | Williams | 1 | P1 | 10 |
| French Grand Prix | Williams | 1 | P1 | 10 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Williams | 3 | Spun off | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Williams | 1 | P2 | 6 |
| San Marino Grand Prix | Williams | 1 | P1 | 10 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Williams | 1 | P1 | 10 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Williams | 1 | P1 | 10 |
| Mexican Grand Prix | Williams | 1 | P1 | 10 |
| South African Grand Prix | Williams | 1 | P1 | 10 |
199116 races, 5 wins▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Grand Prix | Williams | 3 | P2 | 3 |
| Japanese Grand Prix | Williams | 3 | Spun off | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Williams | 2 | P1 | 10 |
| Portuguese Grand Prix | Williams | 4 | Disqualified | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Williams | 2 | P1 | 10 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Williams | 3 | Electrical | 0 |
| Hungarian Grand Prix | Williams | 3 | P2 | 6 |
| German Grand Prix | Williams | 1 | P1 | 10 |
| British Grand Prix | Williams | 1 | P1 | 10 |
| French Grand Prix | Williams | 4 | P1 | 10 |
| Mexican Grand Prix | Williams | 2 | P2 | 6 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Williams | 2 | P6 | 1 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Williams | 5 | P2 | 6 |
| San Marino Grand Prix | Williams | 4 | Collision | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Williams | 3 | Gearbox | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix | Williams | 4 | Gearbox | 0 |
199016 races, 1 win▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | P2 | 6 |
| Japanese Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | Transmission | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | P2 | 6 |
| Portuguese Grand Prix | Ferrari | 1 | P1 | 9 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 4 | P4 | 3 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 5 | Handling | 0 |
| Hungarian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 5 | P17 | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Ferrari | 4 | Broken wing | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Ferrari | 1 | Gearbox | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Ferrari | 1 | P18 | 0 |
| Mexican Grand Prix | Ferrari | 4 | P2 | 6 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 7 | P3 | 4 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Ferrari | 7 | Battery | 0 |
| San Marino Grand Prix | Ferrari | 5 | Engine | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 5 | P4 | 3 |
| United States Grand Prix | Ferrari | 17 | Clutch | 0 |
198915 races, 2 wins▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 7 | Spun off | 0 |
| Japanese Grand Prix | Ferrari | 4 | Engine | 0 |
| Portuguese Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | Disqualified | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | Gearbox | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 6 | P3 | 4 |
| Hungarian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 12 | P1 | 9 |
| German Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | P3 | 4 |
| British Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | P2 | 6 |
| French Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | P2 | 6 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 5 | Disqualified | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix | Ferrari | 4 | Alternator | 0 |
| Mexican Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | Gearbox | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Ferrari | 5 | Gearbox | 0 |
| San Marino Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | Gearbox | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 6 | P1 | 9 |
198814 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Grand Prix | Williams | 3 | Spun off | 0 |
| Japanese Grand Prix | Williams | 8 | Collision | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Williams | 3 | P2 | 6 |
| Portuguese Grand Prix | Williams | 6 | Spun off | 0 |
| Hungarian Grand Prix | Williams | 2 | Driver unwell | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Williams | 11 | Spun off | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Williams | 11 | P2 | 6 |
| French Grand Prix | Williams | 9 | Suspension | 0 |
| Detroit Grand Prix | Williams | 6 | Engine | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Williams | 9 | Engine | 0 |
| Mexican Grand Prix | Williams | 14 | Engine | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Williams | 5 | Collision | 0 |
| San Marino Grand Prix | Williams | 11 | Engine | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Williams | 2 | Engine | 0 |
198715 races, 6 wins▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese Grand Prix | Williams | — | Accident | 0 |
| Mexican Grand Prix | Williams | 1 | P1 | 9 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Williams | 2 | P1 | 9 |
| Portuguese Grand Prix | Williams | 2 | Electrical | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Williams | 2 | P3 | 4 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Williams | 2 | P1 | 9 |
| Hungarian Grand Prix | Williams | 1 | P14 | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Williams | 1 | Engine | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Williams | 2 | P1 | 9 |
| French Grand Prix | Williams | 1 | P1 | 9 |
| Detroit Grand Prix | Williams | 1 | P5 | 2 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Williams | 1 | Turbo | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Williams | 1 | Accident | 0 |
| San Marino Grand Prix | Williams | 2 | P1 | 9 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Williams | 1 | P6 | 1 |
198616 races, 5 wins▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Grand Prix | Williams | 1 | Tyre | 0 |
| Mexican Grand Prix | Williams | 3 | P5 | 2 |
| Portuguese Grand Prix | Williams | 2 | P1 | 9 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Williams | 3 | P2 | 6 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Williams | 6 | Halfshaft | 0 |
| Hungarian Grand Prix | Williams | 4 | P3 | 4 |
| German Grand Prix | Williams | 6 | P3 | 4 |
| British Grand Prix | Williams | 2 | P1 | 9 |
| French Grand Prix | Williams | 2 | P1 | 9 |
| Detroit Grand Prix | Williams | 2 | P5 | 2 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Williams | 1 | P1 | 9 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Williams | 5 | P1 | 9 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Williams | 2 | P4 | 3 |
| San Marino Grand Prix | Williams | 3 | Engine | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Williams | 3 | P2 | 6 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Williams | 3 | Spun off | 0 |
198516 races, 2 wins▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Grand Prix | Williams | 2 | Transmission | 0 |
| South African Grand Prix | Williams | 1 | P1 | 9 |
| European Grand Prix | Williams | 3 | P1 | 9 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Williams | 7 | P2 | 6 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Williams | 3 | P11 | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Williams | 7 | P6 | 1 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Williams | 2 | Engine | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Williams | 10 | P6 | 1 |
| British Grand Prix | Williams | 5 | Clutch | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Williams | 8 | Injury | 0 |
| Detroit Grand Prix | Williams | 2 | Accident | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Williams | 16 | P6 | 1 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Williams | 2 | P7 | 0 |
| San Marino Grand Prix | Williams | 7 | P5 | 2 |
| Portuguese Grand Prix | Williams | 9 | P5 | 2 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Williams | 5 | Exhaust | 0 |
198416 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portuguese Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 6 | Spun off | 0 |
| European Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 8 | Engine | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 7 | Spun off | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 12 | P3 | 4 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 8 | Engine | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 16 | P4 | 3 |
| British Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 8 | Gearbox | 0 |
| Dallas Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 1 | P6 | 1 |
| Detroit Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 3 | Gearbox | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 7 | P6 | 1 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 2 | Spun off | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 6 | P3 | 4 |
| San Marino Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 18 | Spun off | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 10 | Clutch | 0 |
| South African Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 3 | Turbo | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 5 | Accident | 0 |
198315 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South African Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 7 | Not classified | 0 |
| European Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 3 | P3 | 4 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 11 | P8 | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 5 | Spun off | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 3 | P5 | 2 |
| German Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 17 | Engine | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 18 | P4 | 3 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 18 | Handling | 0 |
| Detroit Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 14 | P6 | 1 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 19 | Gearbox | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 14 | Collision | 0 |
| San Marino Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 15 | P12 | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 18 | Physical | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix West | Team Lotus | 13 | P12 | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 22 | P11 | 0 |
198213 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caesars Palace Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 21 | Collision | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 23 | P7 | 0 |
| Swiss Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 26 | P8 | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 12 | Engine | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 18 | P9 | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 23 | Driver unwell | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 14 | Collision | 0 |
| Detroit Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 7 | Engine | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 11 | P4 | 3 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 7 | Clutch | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix West | Team Lotus | 17 | P7 | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 14 | P3 | 4 |
| South African Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 18 | Electrical | 0 |
198115 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caesars Palace Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 9 | P4 | 3 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 5 | Collision | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 12 | Suspension | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 17 | Engine | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 11 | Engine | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 15 | Fuel leak | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Team Lotus | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 13 | P7 | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 11 | P6 | 1 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 3 | Suspension | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 10 | P3 | 4 |
| San Marino Grand Prix | Team Lotus | — | Withdrew | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 15 | Engine | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 13 | P11 | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix West | Team Lotus | 7 | Accident | 0 |
19803 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Team Lotus | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 16 | Brakes | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 24 | Engine | 0 |