Formula One legend Nigel Mansell presents volunteer awards at Silverstone
Formula One legend Nigel Mansell helped celebrate the achievements of road safety volunteers from across the country at Silverstone Circuit.
The 1992 Formula One World Champion attended IAM RoadSmart’s annual awards ceremony on Friday, September 18, in his role as president of the road safety charity.
Mansell, who won the British Grand Prix four times at Silverstone, presented awards recognising volunteers and groups helping drivers and motorcyclists improve their skills.
IAM RoadSmart has more than 5,000 volunteers and 160 local groups across the country, with almost 4,000 people completing advanced driver or rider training during the past 12 months.
Awards included Rising Star of the Year, won by Leanda Hoyland-Linch of the Suffolk Group, while Milton Keynes volunteer Neil Carter was runner-up.
Carolyn Menteith, from Gloucestershire, was named Driver Volunteer of the Year, with Derek Baker receiving the Rider award.
Shona Johnstone, chair of IAM RoadSmart, thanked volunteers for their “time, energy and passion”.
She added: “We simply could not achieve our mission without your dedication and commitment.”