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    Nigel Mansell

    On what date was Nigel Mansell born?Nigel Mansell

      August 1953. 'Our Nige' was born in a tiny town of Upton-on-Severn and christened Nigel Ernest James Mansell.

    What happened in Nigels first ever karting race?Nigel Mansell

      Engine Fell Off. Amazingly, the engine did fall off. The kart was real cheap, and Nigel was very inexperienced. But he learned a lot on that one day.

    When Nigel competed for Unipart in 1978, the team used this engine which Dave Price said 'They were all crap!' What engine was it?Nigel Mansell

      Triumph Dolomite. Yes, even the team owner of Unipart said his engine supplier were crap. The engines were at least 20hp down on all their rivals

    Which driver collided with Nigel at Oulton Park in a Formula Three race in 1978, causing him to break his back?Nigel Mansell

      Andrea de Cesaris. Andrea de Cesaris has quite a reputation for crashing, earning the nickname 'de Crasheris.' Nigel would fight back from the injury to test a Lotus car only a couple of months later, and get the testing job.

    What made Nigel's debut in Austria 1980 more memorable for him and brought him to the attention of the media?Nigel Mansell

      Car was leaking fuel. The mechanics had spilt fuel into the cockpit and poured water on it. Instead of it being a cure, it enhanced the pain and Nigel continued to drive for 40 laps, suffering from burns to his back, buttocks and legs and spending a night in hospital for his troubles.

    At which race did Nigel score his first ever points in Formula One?Nigel Mansell

      1981 Belgian Grand Prix. Nigel's first ever points was also his first ever podium, a third place. But it would be a difficult season for him, and would score only twice more.

    At what circuit did Nigel score his first Grand Prix win?Nigel Mansell

      Brands Hatch. After five plus years of trying, Nigel finally scored his first grand prix at the European Grand Prix at Brands Hatch in 1985. He followed this up with his second only two weeks later at the South African Grand Prix at Kyalami.

    Nigel only finished in the points twice in 1988, once for second place at Silverstone. At what other track did he finish second?Nigel Mansell

      Jerez. After the successes in 1986 and 1987, 1988 was a real bring down for Nigel and he finished only 9th in the championship with twelve points, thanks to second place finishes at Silverstone and Jerez.

    For 1989 and 1990, Nigel drove for Ferrari, winning three races. Where did he not win during his time at Ferrari?Nigel Mansell

      Silverstone. Nigel won two races for Ferrari in 1989 - on his debut for the team at Jacarapagua in Brazil and then the Hungarian Grand Prix with the infamous pass on Ayrton Senna. He also won the 1990 Portuguese Grand Prix before moving back to Williams for 1991.

    1992 was a fantastic year for Nigel, winning nine races and winning the title. How many points did he end on?Nigel Mansell

      108. Nigel won at Kyalami, Interlagos, Mexico, Catalunya, Imola, Magny-Cours, Silverstone, Hockenheim and Estoril. He finished second at Monaco, Hungary and Spa-Francorchamps and retired in Canada, Monza, Suzuka and Adelaide.

    For 1993 Nigel moved to the CART World Series and became the first man to win the F1 championship and CART series in consecutive years. How many ovals did Nigel win on?Nigel Mansell

      Four. Unfortunately for Nigel, it did not include the Indianapolis 500, where he finished third on his debut and within sight of victory. He did win at Surfers Paradise (road course), Milwaukee, Michigan, New Hampshire and Nazareth.

    Nigel returned to Formula One in 1994 for four races. Who joined him on the podium after his final F1 victory in Adelaide?Nigel Mansell

      Gerhard Berger and Martin Brundle. Nigel claimed his 31st and final victory, fittingly in a Williams-Renault, at the 1994 Australian Grand Prix.

    Where did Nigel race in his final Formula One race?Nigel Mansell

      1995 Spanish Grand Prix. Nigel signed for McLaren-Mercedes for 1995 but when it was found he couldn't even fit in the car and had to miss the first two races, it was clear the marriage wouldn't last. After finishing 10th in San Marino and retiring in Spain, Nigel called a halt to his Formula One career.

    Nigel competed in how many Formula One races between 1980-1995?Nigel Mansell

      187. Nigel's final career statistics: 31 wins 59 podiums 32 poles 482 points

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