News Details
That one memorable British GP drive by Mansell
Phillip van Osten
12/07/2025 at 14:1512/07/2025 at 12:53 ©Williams Nigel Mansell overcame an untimely pit-stop and a 29-second gap to Williams team mate Nelson Piquet to win the British GP on this day in 1987. It was a memorable drive by 'our Nige'. After his Williams FW11B was hampered by a massive vibration, Mansell pitted and rejoined proceedings with 28 of the 65 laps left and 29 seconds behind Piquet. But a ferocious determination coupled with a roaring crowd - which he could just about hear above his howling engine - had him reeling in the Brazilian lap after lap. When he caught up, Mansell executed a bold dummy move through Stowe which sent the crowd into raptures and the Brit on...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
How the F1 paddock reacted to Nico Hulkenberg’s...
Nico Hulkenberg’s long-awaited first F1 podium at the British GP...
5d ago from MotorsportWeek.com
‘Unreal moment’: Mekies takes Red Bull helm with...
©Sauber Michael Delaney
11/07/2025 at 09:0711/07/2025 at 09:21 Freshly...
1d ago from F1i.com
Gene Haas ‘not interested' in selling F1 team
Jul.5 Haas' low-profile owner Gene Haas 'isn't interested' in selling...
1w ago from OneStopStrategy.com
Martin Brundle Breaks Silence on Christian Horner...
Martin Brundle has expressed his sadness and surprise following the...
17h ago from Formula1News.co.uk
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Franco Morbidelli injures collarbone, undergoes...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
Crash rules Maverick Vinales out of next two MotoGP...
No description available...
3h ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP German GP: Marc Marquez snatches sprint glory...
No description available...
4h ago from Motorsport.com
Pecco Bagnaia: ‘I don’t remember ever being this...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
‘Progression’ name of the game as Kyffin Simpson...
Kyffin Simpson is competing in his sophomore year in the NTT IndyCar...
5h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Severe weather disrupts IndyCar practice from Iowa
A round of severe weather has delayed the first practice session for the...
22h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Will Power’s contract decision on hold due to Team...
Will Power’s contract with Team Penske is up at the end of this season,...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
IndyCar cancels Friday practice at Iowa Speedway after...
No description available...
20h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Franco Morbidelli injures collarbone, undergoes...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
Pecco Bagnaia: ‘I don’t remember ever being this...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
Crash rules Maverick Vinales out of next two MotoGP...
No description available...
3h ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP German GP: Marc Marquez snatches sprint glory...
No description available...
4h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
'An utter disgrace' - Rio Ferdinand blasts Arsenal...
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has hit out at Arsenal fans for...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Journalist claims Man United could outbid Arsenal in...
Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres continues to be linked with a move...
2h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Ahead of Noni Madueke's transfer, son of former...
Arsenal have snapped up another talent from Chelsea this summer ahead of...
2h ago from SportsKeeda.com
'Would pay' – Journalist claims Man United would...
Manchester United would reportedly be happy to pay the money Sporting...
4h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Christian Horner singles out one Red Bull driver as axed F1...
Red Bull's former F1 boss Christian Horner has... Read More »
8h ago from GPFans.com
Cadillac F1 boss addresses driver line-up criticism with...
Cadillac F1 team principal Graeme Lowdon has... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
Liam Lawson among big winners as Yuki Tsunoda collapses in...
It is time for the second quarterly review of... Read More »
53m ago from RacingNews365.com
