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Nigel Mansell

1980–1995 · A record-breaking 1992 and the only driver to hold F1 and IndyCar titles at once.

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According to GOAT Rank's current model, Nigel Mansell ranks #3625 globally and #24 in Formula 1, with a GOAT Score of 65.4 (81.7 in-sport). The ranking is based on verified career data across peak, dominance, honours, statistics and longevity.

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Sources: FIA, Formula1.com, Motorsport Stats · Last verified 2026-09-14 · Data confidence 97%

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Ranking model

100% titles, statistics, dominance, longevity and global competition depth.

Pure sporting data
65.4
In-sport score
81.7
Formula 1
Cross-sport score
65.4
Global
Cultural & brand footprint 54/100 · total legacy 70.9
World titles
1
Grand Prix wins
31
Pole positions
32
Podiums
59
Race starts
187
IndyCar titles
1

Category profile

Dominance
78
Peak
88
Longevity
82
Honours
78
Statistics
84

Career timeline · Form index per season

Editorial season form index (0–100), not raw goals or points. Raw season-by-season statistics are shown only where fully verified.

SeasonForm index per seasonShare of career
19840
19852
19865
19876
19880
19892
19901
19915
19929
19930
19941

Data sources

  • FIA
  • Formula1.com
  • Motorsport Stats

Last verified: 2026-09-14

Figures come from public records and are normalised per sport. See the methodology for category weights. Method

Why Nigel Mansell ranks #24 in Formula 1

Nigel Mansell ranks #24 in Formula 1 and #3625 of 5087 across all sports. The verified GOAT Score is 81.7/100.

The verified career covers 1980–1995 and 11 documented seasons. Peak is 88/100, with Peak the strongest category at 88/100 (20% weight). Key metrics: World titles 1, Grand Prix wins 31, Pole positions 32, Podiums 59.

Nearest context: ahead Emerson Fittipaldi (81.9); behind John Surtees (81.2). Rankings update whenever verified records change.

Nigel Mansell GOAT Score explained

Dominance78/100 · weight 25%
Dominance: 78/100, based on the verified career record.
Peak88/100 · weight 20%
Peak: 88/100, based on the verified career record.
Longevity82/100 · weight 20%
Longevity: 82/100, based on the verified career record.
Honours78/100 · weight 20%
Honours: 78/100, based on the verified career record.
Statistics84/100 · weight 15%
Statistics: 84/100, based on the verified career record.

Nigel Mansell — frequently asked

Is Nigel Mansell the GOAT?
According to GOAT Rank's current data model, Nigel Mansell ranks #24 in Formula 1 with a GOAT Score of 81.7/100, behind Lewis Hamilton (96.1).
What is Nigel Mansell's GOAT Score?
81.7/100, calculated from the verified career record: Dominance 78 (25%), Peak 88 (20%), Longevity 82 (20%), Honours 78 (20%), Statistics 84 (15%).
Where does Nigel Mansell rank all time?
#3625 of 5087 eligible athletes across all sports and #24 in Formula 1.
Nigel Mansell vs Emerson Fittipaldi: who ranks higher?
Emerson Fittipaldi ranks higher at 81.9 versus Nigel Mansell at 81.7, a margin of 0.2 points.

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