Athlete Quote by Nigel Mansell

“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.”

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When I was teammates with Piquet and Prost, they were prolific in what they would get up to undermine you.

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I've always been reasonably fatalistic.

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

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

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Young people are so positive and have an answer for everything.

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Ayrton was our toughest rival. He would leave no stone unturned to get the utmost out of his car and his team.

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As you get older, you do reflect more. They were great times, but the biggest thing we all had to deal with a lot…

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Every GP Masters race will stand out because we will be available for fans, media and sponsors.

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