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Nelson Angelo Tamsma Piquet Souto Maior (born July 25, 1985), also known as Nelson Piquet Junior or Nelsinho Piquet, is a Brazilian stock car racing driver and former Formula One and Formula E driver where he was champion in the 2014–15 season.
Since 2000, he has supported the career of his son, Nelson Piquet Jr., who drove in the F1-feeder category GP2 for 2 seasons, achieving a best championship result of second with four race wins, and was a test driver for Renault F1 in 2007.
Jul 5, 2022 · Nelson Piquet Jr. - the son of three-time F1 champion Nelson Piquet - made his F1 debut with Renault in 2008. As expected, Piquet Jr. progressed through the junior ranks with relative ease,...
Thereafter he raced occasionally in Brazil and abroad in touring cars and long-distance events. He became a successful businessman in Brazil, establishing a satellite navigation company that earned him a fortune and enabled him to fully support the promising career of his son, Nelson Piquet Jr. Text - Gerald Donaldson
Nov 12, 2020 · After three uncompetitive seasons, he finished his F1 career with Benetton, winning back-to-back at Suzuka and Adelaide in 1990 and taking a final chequered flag – at Mansell’s expense – in Montreal the following year.
- Tony Dodgins
Jul 12, 2023 · Nelson Piquet’s greatest achievements extend beyond his impressive Formula One career. In addition to his three F1 World Championships, Piquet triumphed in iconic races such as the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Daytona 500, and the Race of Champions.
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