An ESPN feature shot during several races throughout the 1989 F1 season asks drivers like Senna, Piquet and Mansell casual questions mailed in by viewers. You’ll be surprised at some of the answers! Ayrton Senna, Nelson Piquet, Thierry Boutsen, Eddie Cheever, Nigel Mansell and Gerhard Berger are just some of the iconic racing personalities whom make appearances in this gem. Questions include what it’s like to be an F1 driver, who their best friends are on the grid, and what they’d be if they didn’t end up as a Formula 1 driver. Enjoy.
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