Nigel Mansell
Británico · 1980–1992, 1994–1995
Nigel Mansell was the most combative and fan-loved British driver of his generation. Nicknamed "The Lion", he drove permanently on the edge, with a spectacular style that filled the grandstands and a determination that bordered on reckless. His career was a rollercoaster of epic wins and cruel disappointments.
He came close to the title in 1986, when a blowout in Adelaide snatched the crown from him with a few laps to go, and again in 1987. Vindication finally came in 1992 aboard the Williams FW14B, a technological marvel with active suspension that let him deliver one of the most dominant seasons in history: nine wins in sixteen races and the title wrapped up by August.
At the height of a dispute with Williams, he made an unexpected move to the United States, where he won the IndyCar title in 1993 in his rookie year, unprecedented. He is the only driver to be reigning F1 and IndyCar champion in consecutive years, a testament to his talent and untameable character.
What if Mansell had another car?
We took his real attributes and put him in the best car of each era: in a real driver's seat, against the team-mate that car actually had. 20 full seasons in each.
| Car | Team-mate | Finish | Wins | Titles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McLaren1988 | Alain Prost-77 pts | P2 | 2.9 | 0% |
| Williams1992 | Riccardo Patrese+14 pts | P1.8 | 5.8 | 35% |
| Ferrari2002 | Rubens Barrichello+46 pts | P1.2 | 10.5 | 80% |
| Red Bull2013 | Mark Webber+71 pts | P1.1 | 12.4 | 95% |
| Mercedes2016 | Lewis Hamilton-69 pts | P1.9 | 5.9 | 10% |
| Red Bull2023 | Sergio Perez+40 pts | P1.2 | 14.1 | 80% |
| Cadillac2026 · 11th on the grid | Valtteri Bottas+27 pts | P9.3 | 0 | 0% |
The only one who beats him is Alain Prost in the 1988 McLaren: 77 points clear over a full season.
Ver en españolRating by season
- First season
- 85 1988
- Peak
- 88 1991
- 1992
- 87 Williams
5 seasons in the database, from 1988 to 1992. Our own rating, from 50 to 99.
Teams
Tags
Wins
31
Poles
32
Titles
1
Best year
1992
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