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Nelson Piquet Souto Maior (Brazilian Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈnɛwsõ piˈke], born 17 August 1952) is a Brazilian retired racing driver and businessman who won the World Drivers' Championship three times in the years 1981, 1983 and 1987.
After winning twice in 1990 and once the next year he left Formula 1 racing at the age of 40, though he wasn't yet finished with motorsport. An attempt to qualify for the 1992 Indianapolis 500 ended in the worst accident of his career, leaving him with badly crushed lower limbs.
Mar 25, 2023 · Three-time Formula One champion Nelson Piquet was ordered to pay a fine of nearly $1 million (five million reais) in moral damages for racist and homophobic comments aimed at Mercedes driver...
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Jul 12, 2023 · Learn about the life and career of Nelson Piquet, a three-time Formula 1 World Champion from Brazil. Discover his achievements, rivalries, family, and controversies in this comprehensive biography.
Nelson Piquet was one of Formula 1’s biggest stars of the 1980s, going head to head with fellow legends Alain Prost, Nigel Mansell and Ayrton Senna – and enjoying his fair share of success ...
Jul 12, 2022 · Retired F1 driver Nelson Piquet is accused of using offensive language against Lewis Hamilton and faces a state case in Brazil. He apologised for his comments but denied any racial or homophobic intent.
Feb 21, 2021 · With 23 races victories, and having played a part in some of the most iconic moments of his era, enjoy the video up top as we celebrate 10 moments of brilliance from Nelson Piquet.