GridpediaNelson Piquet
- Nationality
- Brazilian
- Born
- 17 Aug 1952
- Active
- 1978 to 1991, 14 seasons
- Teams
- Ensign, McLaren, Brabham, Brabham-Alfa Romeo, Brabham-Ford, Williams, Team Lotus, Benetton
- World titles
- 3 (1981, 1983, 1987)
| Starts | Wins | Poles | Podiums | Fastest laps | Points | DNFs | Best finish | Best championship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 204 | 23 | 24 | 60 | 21 | 485.5 | 80 | 1st | 1st |
First win: 1980 United States Grand Prix West. Most recent win: 1991 Canadian Grand Prix. Win rate 11.3% of starts.
Compare with team-mates: Riccardo Patrese, Nigel Mansell, Satoru Nakajima, Hector Rebaque, Alessandro Nannini, Niki Lauda, Roberto Moreno, Teo Fabi, Marc Surer, Ricardo Zunino, Michael Schumacher. Or anyone else.
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Season by season
| Season | Team | Races | Wins | Poles | Podiums | Points | Championship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Benetton | 16 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 26.5 | 6th |
| 1990 | Benetton | 16 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 44 | 3rd |
| 1989 | Team Lotus | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 8th |
| 1988 | Team Lotus | 16 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 6th |
| 1987 | Williams | 15 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 76 | 1st |
| 1986 | Williams | 16 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 69 | 3rd |
| 1985 | Brabham | 16 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21 | 8th |
| 1984 | Brabham | 16 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 29 | 5th |
| 1983 | Brabham | 15 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 59 | 1st |
| 1982 | Brabham | 14 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20 | 11th |
| 1981 | Brabham | 15 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 50 | 1st |
| 1980 | Brabham | 14 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 54 | 2nd |
| 1979 | Brabham-Alfa Romeo, Brabham-Ford | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16th |
| 1978 | Ensign, McLaren, Brabham | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28th |
All 23 wins
Every race
| Race | Team | Grid | Finish | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 Australian Grand Prix | Benetton | 5 | 4 | Finished | 1.5 |
| 1991 Japanese Grand Prix | Benetton | 10 | 7 | +1 Lap | 0 |
| 1991 Spanish Grand Prix | Benetton | 10 | 11 | +2 Laps | 0 |
| 1991 Portuguese Grand Prix | Benetton | 11 | 5 | Finished | 2 |
| 1991 Italian Grand Prix | Benetton | 8 | 6 | Finished | 1 |
| 1991 Belgian Grand Prix | Benetton | 6 | 3 | Finished | 4 |
| 1991 Hungarian Grand Prix | Benetton | 11 | R | Gearbox | 0 |
| 1991 German Grand Prix | Benetton | 8 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1991 British Grand Prix | Benetton | 8 | 5 | +1 Lap | 2 |
| 1991 French Grand Prix | Benetton | 7 | 8 | +2 Laps | 0 |
| 1991 Mexican Grand Prix | Benetton | 6 | R | Wheel bearing | 0 |
| 1991 Canadian Grand Prix | Benetton | 8 | 1 | Finished | 10 |
| 1991 Monaco Grand Prix | Benetton | 4 | R | Suspension | 0 |
| 1991 San Marino Grand Prix | Benetton | 14 | R | Spun off | 0 |
| 1991 Brazilian Grand Prix | Benetton | 7 | 5 | Finished | 2 |
| 1991 United States Grand Prix | Benetton | 5 | 3 | Finished | 4 |
| 1990 Australian Grand Prix | Benetton | 7 | 1 | Finished | 9 |
| 1990 Japanese Grand Prix | Benetton | 6 | 1 | Finished | 9 |
| 1990 Spanish Grand Prix | Benetton | 8 | R | Battery | 0 |
| 1990 Portuguese Grand Prix | Benetton | 6 | 5 | Finished | 2 |
| 1990 Italian Grand Prix | Benetton | 9 | 7 | +1 Lap | 0 |
| 1990 Belgian Grand Prix | Benetton | 8 | 5 | Finished | 2 |
| 1990 Hungarian Grand Prix | Benetton | 9 | 3 | Finished | 4 |
| 1990 German Grand Prix | Benetton | 7 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1990 British Grand Prix | Benetton | 11 | 5 | Finished | 2 |
| 1990 French Grand Prix | Benetton | 9 | 4 | Finished | 3 |
| 1990 Mexican Grand Prix | Benetton | 8 | 6 | Finished | 1 |
| 1990 Canadian Grand Prix | Benetton | 5 | 2 | Finished | 6 |
| 1990 Monaco Grand Prix | Benetton | 10 | D | Disqualified | 0 |
| 1990 San Marino Grand Prix | Benetton | 8 | 5 | Finished | 2 |
| 1990 Brazilian Grand Prix | Benetton | 13 | 6 | +1 Lap | 1 |
| 1990 United States Grand Prix | Benetton | 6 | 4 | Finished | 3 |
| 1989 Australian Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 18 | R | Collision | 0 |
| 1989 Japanese Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 11 | 4 | Finished | 3 |
| 1989 Spanish Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 7 | 8 | +2 Laps | 0 |
| 1989 Portuguese Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 20 | R | Collision | 0 |
| 1989 Italian Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 11 | R | Spun off | 0 |
| 1989 Belgian Grand Prix | Team Lotus | PL | F | Did not qualify | 0 |
| 1989 Hungarian Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 17 | 6 | Finished | 1 |
| 1989 German Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 8 | 5 | +1 Lap | 2 |
| 1989 British Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 10 | 4 | Finished | 3 |
| 1989 French Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 20 | 8 | +2 Laps | 0 |
| 1989 Canadian Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 19 | 4 | Finished | 3 |
| 1989 United States Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 22 | R | Spun off | 0 |
| 1989 Mexican Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 26 | 11 | +1 Lap | 0 |
| 1989 Monaco Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 19 | R | Collision | 0 |
| 1989 San Marino Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 8 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1989 Brazilian Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 9 | R | Fuel system | 0 |
| 1988 Australian Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 5 | 3 | Finished | 4 |
| 1988 Japanese Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 5 | R | Driver unwell | 0 |
| 1988 Spanish Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 9 | 8 | Finished | 0 |
| 1988 Portuguese Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 8 | R | Clutch | 0 |
| 1988 Italian Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 7 | R | Clutch | 0 |
| 1988 Belgian Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 9 | 4 | Finished | 3 |
| 1988 Hungarian Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 13 | 8 | +3 Laps | 0 |
| 1988 German Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 5 | R | Spun off | 0 |
| 1988 British Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 7 | 5 | Finished | 2 |
| 1988 French Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 7 | 5 | +1 Lap | 2 |
| 1988 Detroit Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 8 | R | Spun off | 0 |
| 1988 Canadian Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 6 | 4 | +1 Lap | 3 |
| 1988 Mexican Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 4 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1988 Monaco Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 11 | R | Collision | 0 |
| 1988 San Marino Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 3 | 3 | +1 Lap | 4 |
| 1988 Brazilian Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 5 | 3 | Finished | 4 |
| 1987 Australian Grand Prix | Williams | 3 | R | Brakes | 0 |
| 1987 Japanese Grand Prix | Williams | 5 | 15 | Engine | 0 |
| 1987 Mexican Grand Prix | Williams | 3 | 2 | Finished · fastest lap | 6 |
| 1987 Spanish Grand Prix | Williams | 1 (pole) | 4 | Finished | 3 |
| 1987 Portuguese Grand Prix | Williams | 4 | 3 | Finished | 4 |
| 1987 Italian Grand Prix | Williams | 1 (pole) | 1 | Finished | 9 |
| 1987 Austrian Grand Prix | Williams | 1 (pole) | 2 | Finished | 6 |
| 1987 Hungarian Grand Prix | Williams | 3 | 1 | Finished · fastest lap | 9 |
| 1987 German Grand Prix | Williams | 4 | 1 | Finished | 9 |
| 1987 British Grand Prix | Williams | 1 (pole) | 2 | Finished | 6 |
| 1987 French Grand Prix | Williams | 4 | 2 | Finished · fastest lap | 6 |
| 1987 Detroit Grand Prix | Williams | 3 | 2 | Finished | 6 |
| 1987 Monaco Grand Prix | Williams | 3 | 2 | Finished | 6 |
| 1987 Belgian Grand Prix | Williams | 2 | R | Exhaust | 0 |
| 1987 San Marino Grand Prix | Williams | PL | W | Injury | 0 |
| 1987 Brazilian Grand Prix | Williams | 2 | 2 | Finished · fastest lap | 6 |
| 1986 Australian Grand Prix | Williams | 2 | 2 | Finished · fastest lap | 6 |
| 1986 Mexican Grand Prix | Williams | 2 | 4 | +1 Lap · fastest lap | 3 |
| 1986 Portuguese Grand Prix | Williams | 6 | 3 | Finished | 4 |
| 1986 Italian Grand Prix | Williams | 6 | 1 | Finished | 9 |
| 1986 Austrian Grand Prix | Williams | 7 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1986 Hungarian Grand Prix | Williams | 2 | 1 | Finished · fastest lap | 9 |
| 1986 German Grand Prix | Williams | 5 | 1 | Finished | 9 |
| 1986 British Grand Prix | Williams | 1 (pole) | 2 | Finished | 6 |
| 1986 French Grand Prix | Williams | 3 | 3 | Finished | 4 |
| 1986 Detroit Grand Prix | Williams | 3 | R | Accident · fastest lap | 0 |
| 1986 Canadian Grand Prix | Williams | 3 | 3 | Finished · fastest lap | 4 |
| 1986 Belgian Grand Prix | Williams | 1 (pole) | R | Turbo | 0 |
| 1986 Monaco Grand Prix | Williams | 11 | 7 | +1 Lap | 0 |
| 1986 San Marino Grand Prix | Williams | 2 | 2 | Finished · fastest lap | 6 |
| 1986 Spanish Grand Prix | Williams | 2 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1986 Brazilian Grand Prix | Williams | 2 | 1 | Finished · fastest lap | 9 |
| 1985 Australian Grand Prix | Brabham | 9 | R | Heat shield fire | 0 |
| 1985 South African Grand Prix | Brabham | 2 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1985 European Grand Prix | Brabham | 2 | R | Accident | 0 |
| 1985 Belgian Grand Prix | Brabham | 3 | 5 | +1 Lap | 2 |
| 1985 Italian Grand Prix | Brabham | 4 | 2 | Finished | 6 |
| 1985 Dutch Grand Prix | Brabham | 1 (pole) | 8 | +1 Lap | 0 |
| 1985 Austrian Grand Prix | Brabham | 5 | R | Exhaust | 0 |
| 1985 German Grand Prix | Brabham | 6 | R | Turbo | 0 |
| 1985 British Grand Prix | Brabham | 2 | 4 | +1 Lap | 3 |
| 1985 French Grand Prix | Brabham | 5 | 1 | Finished | 9 |
| 1985 Detroit Grand Prix | Brabham | 10 | 6 | +1 Lap | 1 |
| 1985 Canadian Grand Prix | Brabham | 9 | R | Transmission | 0 |
| 1985 Monaco Grand Prix | Brabham | 13 | R | Accident | 0 |
| 1985 San Marino Grand Prix | Brabham | 9 | 8 | Out of fuel | 0 |
| 1985 Portuguese Grand Prix | Brabham | 16 | R | Tyre | 0 |
| 1985 Brazilian Grand Prix | Brabham | 8 | R | Transmission | 0 |
| 1984 Portuguese Grand Prix | Brabham | 1 (pole) | 6 | +1 Lap | 1 |
| 1984 European Grand Prix | Brabham | 1 (pole) | 3 | Finished · fastest lap | 4 |
| 1984 Italian Grand Prix | Brabham | 1 (pole) | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1984 Dutch Grand Prix | Brabham | 2 | R | Oil pressure | 0 |
| 1984 Austrian Grand Prix | Brabham | 1 (pole) | 2 | Finished | 6 |
| 1984 German Grand Prix | Brabham | 5 | R | Gearbox | 0 |
| 1984 British Grand Prix | Brabham | 1 (pole) | 7 | +1 Lap | 0 |
| 1984 Dallas Grand Prix | Brabham | 12 | R | Spun off | 0 |
| 1984 Detroit Grand Prix | Brabham | 1 (pole) | 1 | Finished | 9 |
| 1984 Canadian Grand Prix | Brabham | 1 (pole) | 1 | Finished · fastest lap | 9 |
| 1984 Monaco Grand Prix | Brabham | 9 | R | Electrical | 0 |
| 1984 French Grand Prix | Brabham | 3 | R | Turbo | 0 |
| 1984 San Marino Grand Prix | Brabham | 1 (pole) | R | Turbo · fastest lap | 0 |
| 1984 Belgian Grand Prix | Brabham | 9 | 9 | Engine | 0 |
| 1984 South African Grand Prix | Brabham | 1 (pole) | R | Turbo | 0 |
| 1984 Brazilian Grand Prix | Brabham | 7 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1983 South African Grand Prix | Brabham | 2 | 3 | Finished · fastest lap | 4 |
| 1983 European Grand Prix | Brabham | 4 | 1 | Finished | 9 |
| 1983 Italian Grand Prix | Brabham | 4 | 1 | Finished · fastest lap | 9 |
| 1983 Dutch Grand Prix | Brabham | 1 (pole) | R | Collision | 0 |
| 1983 Austrian Grand Prix | Brabham | 4 | 3 | Finished | 4 |
| 1983 German Grand Prix | Brabham | 4 | 13 | Heat shield fire | 0 |
| 1983 British Grand Prix | Brabham | 6 | 2 | Finished | 6 |
| 1983 Canadian Grand Prix | Brabham | 3 | R | Throttle | 0 |
| 1983 Detroit Grand Prix | Brabham | 2 | 4 | Finished | 3 |
| 1983 Belgian Grand Prix | Brabham | 4 | 4 | Finished | 3 |
| 1983 Monaco Grand Prix | Brabham | 6 | 2 | Finished · fastest lap | 6 |
| 1983 San Marino Grand Prix | Brabham | 2 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1983 French Grand Prix | Brabham | 6 | 2 | Finished | 6 |
| 1983 United States Grand Prix West | Brabham | 20 | R | Throttle | 0 |
| 1983 Brazilian Grand Prix | Brabham | 4 | 1 | Finished · fastest lap | 9 |
| 1982 Caesars Palace Grand Prix | Brabham | 12 | R | Spark plugs | 0 |
| 1982 Italian Grand Prix | Brabham | 2 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1982 Swiss Grand Prix | Brabham | 6 | 4 | +1 Lap | 3 |
| 1982 Austrian Grand Prix | Brabham | 1 (pole) | R | Electrical · fastest lap | 0 |
| 1982 German Grand Prix | Brabham | 4 | R | Collision · fastest lap | 0 |
| 1982 French Grand Prix | Brabham | 6 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1982 British Grand Prix | Brabham | 3 | R | Fuel system | 0 |
| 1982 Dutch Grand Prix | Brabham | 3 | 2 | Finished | 6 |
| 1982 Canadian Grand Prix | Brabham | 4 | 1 | Finished | 9 |
| 1982 Detroit Grand Prix | Brabham | PL | F | Did not qualify | 0 |
| 1982 Monaco Grand Prix | Brabham | 13 | R | Turbo | 0 |
| 1982 Belgian Grand Prix | Brabham | 8 | 5 | +3 Laps | 2 |
| 1982 United States Grand Prix West | Brabham | 6 | R | Spun off | 0 |
| 1982 Brazilian Grand Prix | Brabham | 7 | D | Disqualified · fastest lap | 0 |
| 1982 South African Grand Prix | Brabham | 2 | R | Spun off | 0 |
| 1981 Caesars Palace Grand Prix | Brabham | 4 | 5 | Finished | 2 |
| 1981 Canadian Grand Prix | Brabham | 1 (pole) | 5 | +1 Lap | 2 |
| 1981 Italian Grand Prix | Brabham | 6 | 6 | Engine | 1 |
| 1981 Dutch Grand Prix | Brabham | 3 | 2 | Finished | 6 |
| 1981 Austrian Grand Prix | Brabham | 7 | 3 | Finished | 4 |
| 1981 German Grand Prix | Brabham | 6 | 1 | Finished | 9 |
| 1981 British Grand Prix | Brabham | 3 | R | Tyre | 0 |
| 1981 French Grand Prix | Brabham | 4 | 3 | Finished | 4 |
| 1981 Spanish Grand Prix | Brabham | 9 | R | Accident | 0 |
| 1981 Monaco Grand Prix | Brabham | 1 (pole) | R | Spun off | 0 |
| 1981 Belgian Grand Prix | Brabham | 2 | R | Accident | 0 |
| 1981 San Marino Grand Prix | Brabham | 5 | 1 | Finished | 9 |
| 1981 Argentine Grand Prix | Brabham | 1 (pole) | 1 | Finished | 9 |
| 1981 Brazilian Grand Prix | Brabham | 1 (pole) | 12 | +2 Laps | 0 |
| 1981 United States Grand Prix West | Brabham | 4 | 3 | Finished | 4 |
| 1980 United States Grand Prix | Brabham | 2 | R | Spun off | 0 |
| 1980 Canadian Grand Prix | Brabham | 1 (pole) | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1980 Italian Grand Prix | Brabham | 5 | 1 | Finished | 9 |
| 1980 Dutch Grand Prix | Brabham | 5 | 1 | Finished | 9 |
| 1980 Austrian Grand Prix | Brabham | 7 | 5 | Finished | 2 |
| 1980 German Grand Prix | Brabham | 6 | 4 | Finished | 3 |
| 1980 British Grand Prix | Brabham | 5 | 2 | Finished | 6 |
| 1980 French Grand Prix | Brabham | 8 | 4 | Finished | 3 |
| 1980 Monaco Grand Prix | Brabham | 4 | 3 | Finished | 4 |
| 1980 Belgian Grand Prix | Brabham | 7 | R | Spun off | 0 |
| 1980 United States Grand Prix West | Brabham | 1 (pole) | 1 | Finished | 9 |
| 1980 South African Grand Prix | Brabham | 3 | 4 | Finished | 3 |
| 1980 Brazilian Grand Prix | Brabham | 9 | R | Suspension | 0 |
| 1980 Argentine Grand Prix | Brabham | 4 | 2 | Finished | 6 |
| 1979 United States Grand Prix | Brabham-Ford | 2 | R | Transmission | 0 |
| 1979 Canadian Grand Prix | Brabham-Ford | 4 | R | Gearbox | 0 |
| 1979 Italian Grand Prix | Brabham-Alfa Romeo | 8 | R | Accident | 0 |
| 1979 Dutch Grand Prix | Brabham-Alfa Romeo | 11 | 4 | +1 Lap | 3 |
| 1979 Austrian Grand Prix | Brabham-Alfa Romeo | 7 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1979 German Grand Prix | Brabham-Alfa Romeo | 4 | 12 | Engine | 0 |
| 1979 British Grand Prix | Brabham-Alfa Romeo | 3 | R | Spun off | 0 |
| 1979 French Grand Prix | Brabham-Alfa Romeo | 4 | R | Accident | 0 |
| 1979 Monaco Grand Prix | Brabham-Alfa Romeo | 18 | R | Transmission | 0 |
| 1979 Belgian Grand Prix | Brabham-Alfa Romeo | 3 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1979 Spanish Grand Prix | Brabham-Alfa Romeo | 7 | R | Injection | 0 |
| 1979 United States Grand Prix West | Brabham-Alfa Romeo | 12 | 8 | +2 Laps | 0 |
| 1979 South African Grand Prix | Brabham-Alfa Romeo | 12 | 7 | +1 Lap | 0 |
| 1979 Brazilian Grand Prix | Brabham-Alfa Romeo | 22 | R | Accident | 0 |
| 1979 Argentine Grand Prix | Brabham-Alfa Romeo | 20 | R | Collision | 0 |
| 1978 Canadian Grand Prix | Brabham | 14 | 11 | +1 Lap | 0 |
| 1978 Italian Grand Prix | McLaren | 24 | 9 | Finished | 0 |
| 1978 Dutch Grand Prix | McLaren | 25 | R | Transmission | 0 |
| 1978 Austrian Grand Prix | McLaren | 20 | R | Accident | 0 |
| 1978 German Grand Prix | Ensign | 21 | R | Engine | 0 |