Description: (Brazilian Retired Racing Driver and Businessman)
Nelson Piquet Souto Maior is a Brazilian retired racing driver and businessman. He achieved significant success in Formula One by winning the World Drivers' Championship three times in 1981, 1983, and 1987. Piquet began his racing journey in karting and Formula Vee Brazil before transitioning to Europe. He established a record for victories in Formula Three in 1978 and entered Formula One in the same year. Piquet competed for renowned teams such as McLaren, Brabham, and Williams, where he secured multiple wins and championship titles during his career.