Monaco 2022-A Conversation with Nigel Mansell

The opportunity for someone to buy any race-winning Formula One car is rare. But rare is an understatement when it comes to the opportunity to acquire iconic, race-winning Formula One cars offered direct from their former World Champion owner. On offer at our 2022 Monaco sale is The Nigel Mansell Collection, compromising five cars, two of which are amongst the most important F1 cars to be offered at public auction-his race-winning 1989 Ferrari 640 and the 1991 Williams FW14, the car with which Mansell won five races and which is known the world over as the ‘Senna Taxi.’ Watch this video to hear the man himself talk about his racing life and the importance that these two cars play within his illustrious career.

[@youerny]

He still is in my personal top 3 champions ever. He had balls of steel, really. Love & respect, Nigel

[@Paul-Genge]

Nigel, thank you. I met you at your Collection on Jersey, on my birthday. You kindly gave my wife a kiss as a "present" for me 😆 We spent a few minutes candidly chatting. You remain my biggest hero in F1. I was at Silverstone in 1991, I saw you do that stunning quali lap, I saw your win. I saw you a few times since then too. You are one of the toughest competitors, physically and mentally, you deserved to be triple champion. And then to go on an dominate the Indycar championship in 1993. An amazing career, an amazing man. A HERO! Thank you.

[@fede1662]

Maybe even four. However, I have always cheered for him, even against Ferrari, as an Italian.

[@cracklinjack___9466]

Not sure if you will ever read this Nigel, but I'm going to say that I'm a Ayrton Senna fan, always have been. But of them all, you pushed Ayrton the most. Alain, to me, was always who Ayrton chased, but I believe it was you who pushed Ayrton to be the best, your talent and Ayrtons was incredible. Been following F1 since '85. My memories are tied to you and Ayrtons fights. What wonderful memories. Thank you.

[@Toby_the_Glen]

I remember watching Senna jump out of the car in parc ferme, like he'd just been to get a pint of milk on a Sunday morning. In the same race, Mansell had to be lifted out exhausted, dehydrated.

[@ivanmcallister8546]

Totally agree crackjnjack. Spot on .

[@danijelbratina]

Don't forget he we the only person (as per my knowledge) to be F1 and Cart champion at the same time.

[@cracklinjack___9466]

@@danijelbratina I agree. He was. But I actually think it was really just timing over skill. His and Ayrtons skills and mindsets were strikling similar and that made for exciting races. The timing was Nigel held the F1 and CART championships. He won the CART championship before Alain Prost won his fourth championship. Timing won over skill on that score. But I'm digressing over that.

[@danijelbratina]

@@cracklinjack___9466 I followed that 1993 Cart season and he pulled some great moves.

[@jamesrussel1133]

He was a racer, pure and simple!!

[@romakayak]

One of the best ever F1 drivers who bought much pleasure to millions around the world. Thank you Nigel!

[@NAYF76]

For me he'll always be number 1 not number 5. Great memories.

[@IngramCars]

Nigel Mansell is the reason I first became interested in Formula One.

[@darrenowen3338]

Me too.

[@PolosLatinos]

Same for me

[@Cjbx11]

And me

[@sonicstep]

For me in terms of F1, it was watching my brother run 1960's slot cars with school friends.. I was about three years old. I never forget the sweet smell of the packaging when track sections were being assembled and the artistic drama of the packaging graphics fascinated me. Then seeing Grand Prix one evening starring James Garner on T.V., really put it all in perspective as a must do aspiration. Steve McQueen's film Le Mans followed and directed my interest firmly toward sports car racing and Porsches. But both racing categories were my calling and as with millions of other unknown observers, never came close to happening. I've had to settle for 1/8 scale on-road RC model car racing.

[@patriciosilvarobalino9832]

For me was my timeless hero, he should be multiple champion, but shit happens, you know??

[@Andyc18]

Nigel looks great for his age! Still has that iconic moustache as well 😁 That's the Mansell I remember from the 90's.

[@TheChukklebunny]

I remember standing in the doorway to the Lotus garage before the ‘83 Silverstone GP as the mechanics fitted a new loom (or similar) to Nigel’s car. It was pretty late at night but who was sat on the floor in the corner taking an interest and offering encouragement? Nigel of course, dedicated team player to the end.

[@mickoholland1]

Nigel was why I started watching F1 & Indycar, his bravery and skill always stood out. Prob still my favourite driver and personality in F1. Whishing him the best of health.

[@Charles010]

There are times we all reflect on our lives, the highs and lows. For me, some of those highs were at Silverstone in the late 80s and early 90s watching Big Nige, Red 5, winning infront of his adoring crowd. Union Jacks were in their hundreds, the noise was deafening and the crowds immense. 87 and 92 were ultimate highs. Precious, memories of, for me, the greatest racing driver we've ever had. Thank you Nigel.

[@jeffreymorris11]

Mansell is a classic racer with integrity, a straight talker and true grit, far beyond the shills-for-hire orbiting Formula 1 in current times.

[@FlatOut75]

So humble of him to refer to Senna as the Great Ayrton Senna. Nige is not just one of the gratest of F1 but also a great character. Thank you for the great moments in F1, Lion!

[@rickallsager4487]

What a true warrior never gave up and he got what he deserved for all his efforts still remember when became f1 champion 🏆

[@richardneal102]

Nigel never gave up, he pushed hard all the time, full commitment, Monaco 1992 classic example, chasing Senna, never get tired of Watching it.!!

[@crezzwell]

First saw F1 live at silverstone in 1992, when I was 19, took my dad didnt know what we were doing, slept in the car saturday night at the track under a tree, it rained all night, got up about 6am, no wash, no breakfast, just started walking around the track and eventually found our seats at the becketts grandstand, £100 for each seat which was expensive back then. Mega fan of Nigel and it was magical to see him win that race, and remember phoning mum as Nigel did his run down lap and podium so excited shouting down the phone. Excellent times, will stay with me forever.

[@andrewfarrow4699]

For me, Nigel was the greatest racer. It always felt like he was giving it full beans all the time when other drivers were often settling in and cruising around.

[@patriciosilvarobalino9832]

The true warrior of the track, remember him pushing the car to cross the line, until he fainted. The Best memory of my life, what a heart!!!!

[@zaporida]

I remember Nigel from our karting days and it was clear he was something special then. At the British championships, we all went off to the pub in the evening but Nigel stayed there with his dad, working on his kart and talking about strategy. His commitment was in a different league.

[@bobterry9062]

Our Nige. What a great performer. Never a dull moment. Popular all over the world.

[@KazACWizard]

i swear mansell had such a hard time, every time he got so close to winning a championship, something just had to happen. he could have easily had 3 to his name. still a brilliant driver.

[@davidhodder9939]

Awww its a shame we all age but what a awsome driver nigel was back in the day the only driver senna said you could see in both mirrors at the same time

[@cheeheifoo9282]

Nigel still has it. I recall him getting into an F1 simulator at some event and driving like a current champion! Great personality and makes good sense without any of the arrogance he would be entitled to.

[@alexm7627]

Id say not even people like mansell would be entitled to arrogance 😅 it is an ugly thing

[@northern_lights9333]

Thanks Nigel for all the amazing memories, you were the driver that caught my attention as a kid in the 80’s watching you race Senna in his Lotus and on into the early 1990’s. Fearsome driver who never ever gave up and sacrificed so much to reach the pinnacle of motorsport. A legend!

[@gold4leaf]

my late mothers maiden name was Mansell and she always said we were related to Nigel ... don't know if it is true or not but because of this Nigel was the first driver I ever followed in F1 and have been a fan of F1 ever since, cheers, Garry from DownUnder

[@ianjones7486]

I wish I was in the league to buy these. I would get both running and then invite Nigel to come and drive them the way they were designed to be driven. Great cars and one of the greatest drivers ever in my opinion. Thank you Nigel for so many fantastic memories

[@robertphillips3078]

U r in my boat or visa versa . No $$$$ . such a sensational pilot of an F1 Car . Tough as bloody nails . ❤ 2 have the cha-ching 2 purchase these 2 gems & learn 2 drive them . Even at 2/3 of there pace . F1 was way more exciting back then . Unfortunately its incredibly boring these days .

[@davidsmith2356]

Any car you were driving looked totally different from anyone else on the track Nigel. A True Champion, who should have had 3 titles. Watched the 92 British Grand Prix Brilliant day…. Thank you for the memories Nigel.

[@danigonzalez4299]

My hero. I wish I had the money to buy them all or at least one of them. I do remember Barcelona 1991 being at Turn 4 where Nigel overtook Gerhard Berger for the lead after passing Senna twice! WHAT a MOVE. Hamilton tried the same in 2016 but it ended up badly. Meet the man in 2006 in Silverstone for the GP Masters Series, what a humble and nice chap. Thanks! I missed to have a picture with him, but it was great even though the car failed to Nige. As others stated before The Racer, The Warrior THE Never Give Up man, a racer with integrity and not one to crash or pass. Self made man that deserved 3 titles, no matter what hatters would say. Nigel was as fast or Faster than Senna any good day. The only one driver he feared because he knew he'd overtake him. Great to see your tache is back!

[@brabius]

Good to see you in such a good shape, Nigel. My best memories of Formula One have you in it

[@Pits750]

When you're scrolling through videos and there could be 100 Mansell videos there of him recently, I only clicked this one because he finally looks like Mansell again, the tache is back

[@stevejpm1]

Il Leone Red 5...For ever. Always a gentleman,i met him on his autobiography book tour and walked with him for a while and he never ignored me or my questions,always has time for fans.LEGEND.

[@djohnson2536]

Mansel is one of my favourite champs, a true gentleman

[@rooramblingon895]

So glad he's got his caterpillar back, it's just not the same without it! We love our Nige.....

[@jmfjcas6014]

For me personally, Nigel is in the top 5 racing drivers of all time. At the time when he was driving, he was my absoltely fav. My legend. My hero and my racing icon. Real racing lions. Best racing driver from British.

[@tarekel-maddah1737]

No one was more joy to watch than Nigel

[@richardsmith9509]

Nigel, I have a wonderful collection of original Mansell artworks and I still treasure them.....You and Gilles were the very best.....numbers don't always tell the bests of all time: courage and bravery say so much too.... Bravo Nigel

[@gold333]

Nigel was such a magnanimous sportsman. He is always very respectful and speaks highly of all his opponents. They crashed into each other a few times with Ayrton, but every time I’ve seen them in an interview together they appeared like buddies. I’d love to meet him one day and talk about cars and racing

[@danieldravot341]

Nigel had a rough go of with the British media in his championship year as he was deemed not as brilliant or mysterious as some of his rivals, and I always felt bad for the way he was treated by The Cartel. It was pretty typical for the British media to cheer a Brit on until he became successful, and then to rubbish him. I got to know him a little that season and when he clinched the championship in Budapest I made a bee-line to the Williams garage as soon as my live journalism job was over. When he saw me he . . . gave me a hug and I was elated for him. I went on to the press room smelling of champagne! Whatever his detractors want to say, to me he was probably the bravest guy I ever saw drive in F1 . . .

[@patriciosilvarobalino9832]

Totally agree with you sir, he was brave as hell!!! One of the best drivers I had the privilege to watch. A gentleman always on the track and off the track!!!

[@sennaayrton1676]

F1 champion and CART champion in a row 1992 and 1993. It prove his great talent more than consecutive titles with same super strong team and cheat machines. Great Britain’s lovely son Nigel Mansell.

[@PolosLatinos]

Yessss! Nige's iconic moustache is back at last!

[@TheBatmanjb]

Great memories of 1990s formula 1 Senna,Manselll,prost,

[@mayof911]

one of the most underrated world champions the one who really challenged the late Ayrton to give us his best i loved his Ferrari years especially that great comeback in Mexico one of the most bravest and unluckiest world champions ever

[@patriciosilvarobalino9832]

Yeah, he was the Lion heart. He was champion besides the hard luck , he didn't have the champion's luck, He fight all the races he won, he never had it easy, but he is one and will be always one of the greatest of all.

[@mayof911]

@@patriciosilvarobalino9832 he is one of all time greats I second that

[@lsmanley1978]

Two of the best looking, best sounding, Formula 1 cars of all time. From the best era of Formula 1. Hopefully we'll get the chance to see them running again at Goodwood!

[@chakko007]

I agree. The cars were the best, sounded the best, and the sport was on its absolute peak at that time.

[@Senna-xi1gr]

Two of the best looking F1 cars. The only one missing here is the McLaren MP4/4. Good on you Nigel. 👍🏆🇬🇧

[@andrewpante6047]

His driving and his sportsmanship are always in heart and memories .

[@velvetjones1856]

Nigel always exciting. He was like a mad bull.

[@TrueCrazyLion]

Great video! It’s awesome to see an up-to-date video of Nigel speaking like this. A living legend! 🙌

[@alanwall961]

Love Nigel, f1 isn't the same these days

[@outfield1988]

Mansell was truly incredible

[@FF-so3su]

Nigel, a motorracing hero and legend. Love you Nigel, thanks for all the wonderful times you gave us❤️😊👍

[@richardcarr7557]

Happy to have watched you race many times at Silverstone and it was brilliant!

[@geoffclarke8934]

Great video. Nigel will always be my favourite F1 driver. So exciting to watch.

[@pierovittori1076]

In Senna's own words Nigel has been the only driver he met in F1 who could, with equally or extremely closely performing cars, beat him from time to time. Mansell is often described as a bit of a crazy and beasty driver who was just pushing the car til it broke into pieces but if you ask to the engineers and technicians that worked with him in Ferrari you will hear a totally different story. I've heared Cesare Fiorio say in an interview that Mansell has been the best he had in F1 (and he had Prost too). He said Nigel was not only the fastest but also the most mechanical and grip sensitive driver he had in Ferrari, incredibly gifted and determined but always connected and carefully listening to every part of the racecar. His courage, aggressive racing style and daring to stay constantly on the edge of the car's limit earned him his fame of mad driver but truth is that he was a grip genius as fewest drivers have been in F1 history (probably he's the only one on par with Ayrton here) He was always among the 2-3 fastest drivers of the paddock, ferociously determined in races, simply unbeliavable in qualy. Pure Legend.

[@kekepiket9153]

it just shows how much someones opinion is worth. Even Senna`s. because Mansell almost lost to more teammates than not in equal cars. Let alone fighting against Senna

[@kekepiket9153]

and he wasnt ALWAYS 2-3 fastst racers in the paddock, try looking from 1980 to 1985 , top 10 at most

[@pierovittori1076]

@@kekepiket9153 Sorry but I really don't get you point about years from 1980 to 1985. 1980-84 he was at Lotus. One of worst cars in the paddock. 1985 was his first year in Williams and he won 2 races, same as his teammate Keke Rosberg. I said he was among 2-3 fastest drivers in the paddock. A driver can be one of the fastest out there even without being able to win a single race (Senna @ Toleman may ring a bell here) If you refer to fastest only as finish line results and qualy (that I was not btw) he obviously could not be there on top of his potential with that miserable Lotus car. While as soon as he jumped on better but still very unripe FW10 he started winning races.

[@pierovittori1076]

@@kekepiket9153 Well, any opinion is an opinion. I respect yours but I think I'll stick with Ayrton this time ;)

[@kekepiket9153]

@@pierovittori1076 no worries. Usually drivers know very little about history of the sport and statistics of drivers. Senna was no exception.

[@erremasrl]

You are always our legend, you are the Lion, always in ours hearts ! Ti vogliamo bene Nigel, ciao from Italy.

[@descamm9313]

For me one of the best driver's in F1. Great memories, Great races in Great company.. Thanks Nigel. 🏁🇬🇧

[@scottnorman4334]

My childhood hero

[@reds005]

My all time hero 🦁 🇬🇧

[@keithwilliams9594]

The Williams FW14 and McLaren MP4 are the most iconic cars that ever raced (IMO) If i was rich i would buy them and have them in the Hallway of my mansion.. But i am not rich so i have a model of each on a shelf in my living room 😊

[@Marc-uw4lw]

They're beautiful cars from that era. Simple lines and good proportions without too many sponsors. Very easy on the eye!

[@kendywilliams7876]

still the most exciting f1 driver ever, never be another one, thanks Nigel for all those memories.

[@johnbastille5483]

Probably my favorite driver (Got a lot to choose from!), he was not always perfect but was always Ol' Nige! When faced with the virtually impossible, he could find "another" way to get something done.

[@chrislynn8746]

Always been my favourite driver in Formula One and IndyCar. What an achievement to hold both titles at the same time.

[@marcoslarini4670]

One of my favorite drivers!

[@deancrisp3596]

Beautiful historic cars that pull at the heart strings and very dear to me but if someone offers me enough money they are gone 😂😂 got to love Nigel.

[@michaelseal9714]

Legend Nigel, thankyou for the memories, I only saw you live once, that was Adelaide, cheers mate

[@orcastrike7750]

Imagine Nigel Mansell being your grandfather, and getting to grow up with him telling stories like this every day.

[@minilite7184]

The Tache is back 😆😆😆

[@klaasklapsigaar1081]

He grew his mustache back. 👍 A well known TV presenter once said it's interchangeble with his eyebrows.

[@type1krush205]

NIGEL MANSELLS DEHYDRATION PODIUM CLIP IS AN ABSOLUTE MOMENT OF F1 HISTORY THAT SHOULD BE ARCHIVED AS THE HOLY GRAIL OF DRIVER VS CAR VS ELEMENTS

[@monkey555500]

nigel was my hero guy in the mid to late 80s...like his Williams days and i think i still wanted him to do well with Ferrari too...nigel had that certain something that makes you special.....it was only when Ayton senna went to Williams that re ignited that spark back for me...but ended too soon

[@monticlassictv]

For me personally Nigel has always been my favourite all time F1 driver. A proper old school driver who no matter where he started on the grid you could guarantee that he would drive the wheels off his racing car to get to the front and more than often did. And it makes me sick when you here some of these so called F1 superstar drivers of today when their on their radio’s complaining about the least trivial concern with their cars, if they would spend more of their time trying to work around the problem and concentrate on going faster than trying to get a computer to sort it out.

[@cactuspharmer]

I was a 2nd year apprentice toolmaker on low wages. I borrowed the money from my dad to fly out to watch him in the Indy 500. Worth every penny.

[@Spookieham]

I do not want to even think how much that Ferrari and Williams will sell for. It's going to be eye-watering.

[@szczecom8467]

This is the first time I see our dear Nige is getting old. But I'm sure Nige is a great Grandpa.

[@alexandersimpson3638]

On his day, Nigel was up there with Senna… I’ve never seen a driver overtake so effortlessly through a field, Monaco being a prime example as to where it was never meant to be possible.. Senna and Mansell could carve through a field like no other… That said, they were both 100% balls deep when it came to commitment and seldom gave an inch on track.. They wouldn’t last two minutes today, as they would make Crashverstappen look almost passive in comparison and get penalties more often than Manchester United did in the early 2000’s ..! I believe we had an era back in the late eighties early nineties that will never be repeated… Where rules were secondary to the actual racing, where racing was the entertainment, not sound bites, not hot dog stands and who is to blame replays.. It was about going all out for a win, respect where it’s due and not when it’s has not been earned.. Just look at the Moss era, some places if you were to lose it, you were almost guaranteed to shuffle off this mortal coil, many racers of moss’s era gave the ultimate sacrifice.. I believe the Senna and Mansell era were the last of that generation that lived with death over their shoulders and learned to respect but ultimately ignore it.. Today, it is a different game, where a lot of races are almost decided before they even start… I’d like to see safe refuelling, the ability to ramp up the wick to what ever a team is willing to risk and ditch fuel economy and tyre management, like wtf has that to do with what should be ultimately flat out racing. You either want the fastest drivers to win, or the most consistent at fuel and tyre management.. If you think the latter is progress, I’d say watch a few races during the late 80 early 90’s.. Tell me if you actually fell asleep, as often I do today.. You didn’t watch 20 laps of a race in the late 80s early 90s and think, yeah I know who is going to win.. You had to watch the whole race, or you mostly likely wouldn’t have a clue…

[@phucknuts.7065]

It’s great to see Nigel still has eyebrows thicker than most mens moustaches.

[@jontait1095]

Good to see your doing well Nigel. I'd imagine these cars are going to do very well at auction on the 14th

[@davywatt9367]

Good guy great driver true grit and determination from the early day deserving of everthing

[@therealbear911]

I'm so chuffed the 'stache is back!

[@samomalo8041]

My most beloved driver ever... until Max from 2019. Watched every race from 1976 and top is those two in my opinion.

[@papayamadness1019]

"Our nige" , red 5 Will always be in my heart

[@radamus210]

F1 was really something special in those days. I pulled for Mansell back then but liked Senna as most everyone else did. Before that I liked Rossberg a lot. When he was good, he was good. And along came Michael. Good times. Special times, as anyone would say about the generations they came up in. They were interesting characters, not so polished and sanitary as today. Sadly, those were dangerous times as well.

[@thewing331]

Both of those cars were a really beautiful design.

[@kevinhuber8723]

Sitting here, it's May in Indianapolis. Nigel set this town on it's ear. He sold a bunch of tickets as practice thru the week was packed with people wanting to see this Formula One Champion. Hard to believe thirty years on and you would hardly know there was anything going on at 16th and Georgetown.

[@micks8045]

I would buy them Nigel if I had the money. Looking good great to here from you again you drove the wheels of those car,s 👍 hope we get to see them running again on a track

[@maurototti9002]

Grazie Nigel,io ho sempre tifato per te...grande vecchio leone...

[@lewiskemp5893]

Nigel finally got his F1 championship and goes to IndyCar as a rookie and wins the championship the next year

[@jean-jacqueskaselorganreco6879]

he sounds very sad..........and melancholic.Is all fine with him? have always been a great fan

[@ukqwerty999]

i hope so

[@cristianomonti70]

Quest'uomo è il più forte pilota che la formula 1 abbia mai avuto Un mito vivente Grazie Nigel per la infanzia meravigliosa che mi hai fatto passare Eri il mio mito sportivo e lo sarai per sempre

[@adammiller6606]

NIGEL- Your a Beast.

[@bits2646]

I just hope whoever gets those cars, they will make them available to public to enjoy and get familiar with history and importance of those cars for F1 history and sport (first semi-auto gearbox in F 640, and part of the most iconic moment and picture GB 91 "taxiing Senna" with FW-14), counting down only 7 days to go...

[@leadlefthand]

The last man hired by Enzo himself.

[@pandurlolgg5780]

Glad he's rocking the moustache again.

[@danbower3366]

I was there when he gave senna a lift at Silverstone the crowd went wild

[@trailingarm63]

NIgel, when it comes to Great Britons, you're my number 1. Best wishes.

[@joeysausage3437]

Ladies and Gentlemen The Fearless Lion.

[@1x2x3xdk]

Why is he selling them?

[@Jodyrides]

Nigel Mansell. The man that sold his home to continue his racing career. He really believed in himself to do something like that. I was heartbroken when he did not win the Indianapolis 500 that he was leading when that final caution flag came out and allowed everyone to catch up, ultimately ending with someone else winning.. I can’t remember who it was that one that race at Indianapolis that year, but I do remember that Nigel Mansell should have .. but that’s racing, ain’t it

[@andyracksthecams]

Titles that meant something!

[@Rs500ybd]

Only One Nigel Mansell . Legend

[@bimonsolivar8898]

I wouldn't be surprised if a certain Vebastian Settel turned up at that auction :)