Nigel Mansell Quotes & Sayings

“I've tried everything other than jumping out of a plane, but nothing gives you an adrenaline rush like racing a car.”

“I think life is full of challenges and problems. I don't believe that anyone is perfect. We all make mistakes. It's not a bed of roses, and you have to work real hard at it.”

“The format of the race weekend is also very well thought out. We have enough practice time to get the cars well set-up and have a proper qualifying session where we can do as many laps as we like, which is great for the drivers and spectators.”

“Everything in Formula 1 has been sterilised now, the whole thing is controlled too much.”

“The first race is really just something that we will all need to get through. Until people see the cars in action I don't think they will understand how quick they will be, which means they are going to be tiring to drive.”

“The preparation, commitment and desire to win will be no less than the last time I drove a grand prix car in anger.”

“I've been in motorsport my whole life since I was eight years of age.”

“Alain will do everything in his power to win, he doesn't like getting beaten by anyone and least of all me.”

“Racing a thoroughbred grand prix car in front of a home crowd will be a surreal and mighty experience.”

“Firstly the cars aren't too complicated. They have no traction control, for example, which means you can spin if you try too hard and damage your tires if you're not careful with your driving style.”