The next step was to Formula 1 was Formula 3. Nigel was once again self financing. In 1978 he began racing in Formula 3. Not such an auspicious start as in Formula Ford, he came second. Money, however, was short, so in 1979 Nigel became a Formula 3 paid driver. It was a difficult time for Nigel, however with a combination of talent and luck he got to achieve his dream and finally moved to Formula 1. The rest is history!