Mansell may face speeding charge

London - Ex-Formula One champion, Nigel Mansell, was last night facing possible legal action over allegedly speeding in his new…

London - Ex-Formula One champion, Nigel Mansell, was last night facing possible legal action over allegedly speeding in his new £233,000 Bentley supercar. Mansell (44), was driving towards his country home near Exeter when he was pulled over by traffic police.

Officers in an unmarked Volvo allegedly clocked him speeding in a 70 m.p.h. zone near Sparkford in Somerset. It is expected he will receive a summons to appear in court in the next few weeks.

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