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Nº 23

Nigel Mansell

1992 World Champion

Canon Williams Team

Overview

Nigel Ernest James Mansell, born in Upton-upon-Severn on 8 August 1953, won the 1992 World Drivers' Championship with Williams.1 Italian fans called him il leone, the lion, and his red number 5 became his signature.1

He then won the 1993 CART title, the only driver to hold both titles at once.1

1992

Nine wins, 52 points clear of Riccardo Patrese

Five straight

He started the season with five straight wins and clinched the title in Hungary, the 11th round.1 He won a record nine races and took a record 14 poles.1

Every Grand Prix finish, 1992

Numeral size follows the result. Round 1 at left.

Image plates

3 photographs, in season order

Helmet

Union Jack colours stayed on his helmet for his whole career. The layout left room for sponsors and formed an arrow pointing at his visor.4

A drawing of his 1992 design.

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Williams FW14B

He won the title with Williams.1

The Williams FW14B, winner of nine races in 1992.

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1992
Williams FW14B

Road to the title

  1. 1980Formula One debut in Austria, with Lotus.1
  2. 1985First win, at the European Grand Prix at Brands Hatch.1
  3. 1992World Drivers' Champion.1
  4. 1993CART champion with Newman/Haas.1

Records

  • Nine wins and 14 poles in a season, records at the time, 19921
  • Only driver to hold the Formula One and CART titles at once1

Sources