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#3 Nigel Mansell's trophy cut

Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, Mauricio Gugelmin, Grand Prix Of Brazil
Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, Mauricio Gugelmin, Grand Prix Of Brazil

Nigel Mansell is famous for his 31 race wins along with the solo world championship, but he is probably equally known for his clumsiness. The British driver bumped his head on a low bridge while he was on his way to a podium during the 1987 Austrian Grand Prix.

That was not the only time something weird happened around Nigel during podiums. Two years after the head bumping incident, the Englishman won the 1989 Brazilian GP despite him being convinced that he would not have been able to accomplish any such feat. He has already booked an early flight home but stayed back due to his surprise victory.

The triumph came at a price. While Mansell tried to hoist his winner’s trophy, he managed to cut his hand on an edge, putting an early end to celebrations. The cheerful mood quickly turned to concern when blood started flowing from the Briton’s hands.

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