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72 years old
Zodiac Sign
Leo
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Celebrities born on August 17
Born in 1952
Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Nelson Piquet
Nelson Piquet Souto Maior, known as Nelson Piquet, is a former Brazilian businessman and businessman. Since retiring, Piquet has won the world championship three times, having ranked among the greatest Formula 1 racers in various motorsport polls. Piquet briefly pursued a career in tennis before losing interest in the sport, then began playing kart racing and hiding his identity to prevent his father from discovering his hobby. He became the Brazilian National Kart Champion in 1971-1972 and won the Formula Vee championship in 1976. With the guidance of Emerson Fittipaldi, Piquet traveled to Europe with new success having achieved Formula V victories. record 3 in 1978, beating all Jackie Stewarts. -time recording. That same year he made his Formula 1 debut with Team Ensign and drove for McLaren and Brabham. In 1979, Piquet joined the Brabham team and finished second in 1980 before winning the championship in 1981 .
BornNelson Piquet Souto Maior, August 17, 1952, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
NationalityBrazilian
Active years1978–1991
TeamsEnsign, McLaren (privateer), Brabham, Williams, Lotus, Benetton
Entries207 (204 starts)
Championships3 (1981, 1983, 1987)
Wins23
Podiums60
Career points481.5 (485.5)
Pole positions24
Fastest laps23
First entry1978 German Grand Prix
First win1980 United States Grand Prix West
Last win1991 Canadian Grand Prix
Last entry1991 Australian Grand Prix

About Nelson Piquet

Race Car Driver Nelson Piquet was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on August 17, 1952. He's 72 years old today.

Before becoming a racing champion, Brazilian race car driver played tennis for a short time.

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Nelson Piquet before becoming famous

Nelson Piquet was born in the Zodiac sign Leo (The Lion), and 1952 is also the year of Dragon (龍) in the Chinese Zodiac.

To keep his identity hidden from his politician father, he had to take his mother's surname.

Achievement of Nelson Piquet

He won Formula One championships in 1981, 1983, and 1987.

Nelson Piquet's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

Race Car Driver Nelson Piquet, Jr., his son, became a professional race car driver as well.

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Race Car Driver Emerson Fittipaldi advised him to pursue his racing career in Europe.

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Emerson Fittipaldi, 77

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Nelson Piquet Income & Net worth

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Latest information about Nelson Piquet updated on March 21 2023.