Nigel Mansell, born on August 8, 1953, in Upton-upon-Severn, England, is a legendary British racing driver known for his tenacity and thrilling driving style.
Mansell enjoyed a successful career in both Formula 1 and IndyCar, earning acclaim as one of the sport’s great competitors.
His journey in F1 began in the early 1980s, and he gained prominence with Lotus before moving to Williams, where he achieved his greatest success.
In 1992, Mansell won the Formula 1 World Championship with Williams, dominating the season and becoming a national hero in the UK.
The following year, he made a historic transition to the American IndyCar series, winning the championship in his debut season—a feat no other driver had accomplished at the time.
Known for his aggressive yet calculated style, Mansell holds a place among the most thrilling drivers in motorsport history.
He retired from full-time racing in the mid-1990s but remains an influential figure in the racing world, recognized for his bold spirit and contributions to both Formula 1 and IndyCar.
Come together with fans for a special night to launch the new season, reveal their 2025 liveries, and mark the start of the sport's 75th anniversary year.
This documentary takes a deep look at both the driver and the car through the rebuild of the last FW14B, which has only ever been driven by Mansell. Thirty years later we break down what made this car so special and follow the journey of Mansell’s suspenseful, heart-breaking and ultimately victorious career and his last chance to become a world champion.
This sports documentary tells the story of the Williams Formula 1 team founded by the legendary Sir Frank Williams
"‘F1: How it was’ is a thrilling, action-packed, insightful documentary into some of the sport’s finest races, despite the lack of budget or theme, Duke Video deliver on providing fans with an entertaining documentary that would make the perfect gift this Christmas." - Joshua Suttill, www.readmotorsport.com
Set in the golden era of Grand Prix Racing '1' tells the story of a generation of charismatic drivers who raced on the edge, risking their lives during Formula 1's deadliest period, and the men who stood up and changed the sport forever.
The remarkable story of Brazilian racing driver Ayrton Senna, charting his physical and spiritual achievements on the track and off, his quest for perfection, and the mythical status he has since attained, is the subject of Senna, a documentary feature that spans the racing legend's years as an F1 driver, from his opening season in 1984 to his untimely death a decade later.
From obscurity to global celebrity - Lewis Hamilton is the No 1 sporting sensation in Great Britain at the moment - he has taken the world of Formula One by storm and proved this year to be the top young driver in the world. Join us as we take a fast-paced ride through the life of one of Britain`s hottest sporting talents. From his karting debut at the age of eight, through Formula Renault and Formula Three, this unofficial DVD charts Lewis`s rapid rise to the top. Packed with a feast of interviews, photos and plenty of racing footage, this is the only DVD that will let you inside the world of Lewis Hamilton.
The official FOCA end-of-season video review, featuring comprehensive highlights of all 16 rounds of the 1982 FIA Formula One World Championship. And what a dramatic season it proved to be, with team changes, driver unrest and technical challenges setting the scene for a most unpredictable outcome. Niki Lauda (McLaren) made his comeback, Keke Rosberg replaced Alan Jones for Williams, Riccardo Patrese drove for Brabham alongside Nelson Piquet and Eddie Cheever joined Jacques Lafitte at Talbot-Ligier. Enjoy 90 action-packed minutes of highlights from this extraordinary season, with a sharply observed and highly entertaining commentary by Clive James at his brilliant best.
The BBC's award winning documentary looking at the impact the death of Ayrton Senna had upon the world of motor racing. Featuring interviews with key people from Senna's life in motor sport.
In 1983, the Lotus F1 team journey into the unknown, as they have to overcome the loss of ground-effect aerodynamics and a transition from the normally-aspirated Cosworth engine, to the more powerful, but more complex Renault Turbo unit.