Nelson Piquet

Race Car Driver

Birthday August 17, 1952

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Age 72 years old

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About

Brazilian race car driver briefly played tennis before becoming a racing champion.

Before Fame

Had to use his mother's last name to disguise his identity from his politician father.

Trivia

In 1981, 1983, and 1987, he was crowned Formula One champion.

Family Life

His son Nelson Piquet, Jr. also became a professional race car driver.

Associated With

He was advised by Emerson Fittipaldi to move his racing career to Europe.