Nigel Mansell: 'Safety standards in F1 are a zillion times better'

The AutoSport International show has opened its doors to the public, giving visitors the chance to see some of the greatest machines in motorsport, both past and present.

Alongside the incredible cars - there's the opportunity to hear from some of the talented people who've been behind the wheel - and local legend Nigel Mansell was the one drawing the crowds earlier this afternoon at the NEC.

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