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Formula 1 Biography

Nelson Piquet

“Piquet”

Brazilian · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil · Born 17 August 1952

Driver
3
championships
23
race wins
60
podiums
1978-92
career years

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Outspoken and fiercely competitive Brazilian three-time Formula One World Champion who won titles with Brabham, Renault and Williams and was one of the most calculating drivers of his era.

Nelson Piquet was a three-time Formula One World Champion (1981, 1983, 1987) and one of the sport's most polarising figures, combining extraordinary talent with a notoriously provocative personality. His title battles with Niki Lauda, Alain Prost, and Nigel Mansell produced some of F1's most dramatic seasons. Known for his technical intelligence and smooth, efficient driving style, Piquet is one of Brazil's greatest racing drivers.

Famous For

Three-time Formula 1 World Champion known for his tactical racing approach and fierce rivalry with Nigel Mansell

Playing Style

How They Played

Calculating and tactical driver who maximized car potential through superior racecraft

Legacy

Lasting Impact

One of Brazil's greatest F1 drivers, pioneering modern race strategy and car setup techniques

Career Journey

Timeline

1978 📌 Formula 1 debut with Ensign team
1980 🎯 First Grand Prix victory at US Grand Prix West
1981 🏆 First Formula 1 World Championship with Brabham
1983 🏆 Second Formula 1 World Championship with Brabham
1986 🎯 Joined Williams team alongside Nigel Mansell
1987 🏆 Third Formula 1 World Championship with Williams
1991 📌 Retired from Formula 1 after crash at Indianapolis
Career Timeline — Nelson Piquet
1978
Formula 1 debut with Ensign team
1980
First Grand Prix victory at US Grand Prix West
1981
First Formula 1 World Championship with Brabham
1983
Second Formula 1 World Championship with Brabham
1986
Joined Williams team alongside Nigel Mansell
1987
Third Formula 1 World Championship with Williams
1991
Retired from Formula 1 after crash at Indianapolis