Multiple choice general knowledge sports Most pole positions in one season Nigel Mansell with -- pole positions in 1992 11 12 13 14 Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation In 1992, Nigel Mansell achieved 14 pole positions out of 16 Grands Prix driving for Williams, setting a record for pole positions in a single season. This remarkable 87.5% success rate in qualifying contributed to his dominant championship victory.