In Italy he became known as "il leone" ("the lion") by the tifosi because of his fearless driving style. The season was one of change in the sport, with the banning of turbo engines by the FIA and the introduction of the electronically controlled semi-automatic transmission by Ferrari.
Official 1:2 scale Ferrari release of the 1989/1990 Bell helmet used by Mansell, hand signed by Nigel on the visor, supplied boxed with COA. The item "Nigel Mansell SIGNED 12 scale helmet, Scuderia Ferrari Formula 1. Bell Mini COA" is in sale since Friday, April 9, 2021. This item is in the category "Sports Memorabilia\Motor Sport Memorabilia\Formula 1\Caps & Helmets". The seller is "thesignaturestore" and is located in Weybridge, Surrey. This item can be shipped worldwide.