Lotus, Williams, Ferrari… · United Kingdom

Nigel Mansell

1 world title, 31 wins in 187 starts. Years active: 1980–1995.

title
1
wins
31
poles
32
podiums
59
starts
187
Born
8 August 1953
Birthplace
Upton-upon-Severn
History

Lotus, Williams, Ferrari… · United Kingdom

Nigel Mansell

1 world title, 31 wins in 187 starts. Years active: 1980–1995.

Born
8 August 1953
Birthplace
Upton-upon-Severn

Biography

The long road to a first win

Nigel Mansell made his debut in 1980 with Lotus, but he only took his first win in 1985 — at the European Grand Prix at Brands Hatch, with Williams. In 1986 he lost the title at the final race of the season in Adelaide, and in 1989–1990 he drove for Ferrari.

1992

In 1992, in the Williams FW14B, Mansell won nine races and became World Champion. In 1993 he moved to the American CART championship and won it in his first season. His Formula 1 record: 187 starts, 31 wins and 32 poles.

Born
8 August 1953, Upton-upon-Severn, United Kingdom
Debut
Austrian Grand Prix, 17 August 1980, Lotus
First win
European Grand Prix, 6 October 1985, Williams
World Champion
1992
Last race
Spanish Grand Prix, 14 May 1995, McLaren
Career
187 starts, 31 wins, 32 poles
Career · f1db data

Championship position

1980–1995 · crown = title
title
1
wins
31
poles
32
podiums
59
starts
187
no points
P14
P14
P13
P10
P6
P2
P2
P9
P4
P5
P2
P9
no points
Lotus 1980–1984Williams 1985–1988Ferrari 1989–1990Williams 1991–1992Williams 1994McLaren 1995
First start – 1980 Austrian Grand PrixLast start – 1995 Spanish Grand PrixFacts from f1db release v2026.15.0 · tallies by Gridlap
Team-mates · qualifying
Elio de Angelis1980–198416:45
Nelson Piquet1986–198718:13
Riccardo Patrese1988–199233:13
Damon Hill19941:3
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