Mansell vows to return
By Thomas Miles
Date posted: 1 April 2025
Despite stepping away from F2, a touched Christian Mansell has vowed to return to racing at some point in the future.
Twenty-seven days after stating he would not take part in a rookie FIA Formula 2 season for “personal reasons” Mansell produced a public announcement for the first time since the shock call on the eve of the Australian Grand Prix.
The Newcastle raised driver and Type 1 Diabetic wanted to express his emotions having been touched by the “overwhelming” support he has received.
Less than a fortnight before the Melbourne season opener, Mansell announced he would not race in what was set to be his first full F2 campaign with Rodin Motorsport.
It received more than 12,000 likes and over 500 comments expressing support.
In addition to being thankful, Mansell expressed his desire to get racing again one day.
“Hi everyone, all I can say is wow,” he wrote on X.
“I know my announcement shocked a lot of people, and honestly a lot more people than I could have ever imagined.
“But seeing your messages, and all the support surrounding me was just so overwhelming and some posts and comments genuinely made me emotional.
“So with that being said I don’t know when I’ll be back, but I want nothing more than to get behind the wheel of a car. When the time comes, you’ll know.”
Image: Rodin
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