Satoru Nakajima No titles
- Together
- 32
- Race H2H
- 22–10
- Quali H2H
- 28–4
PIQ
Nelson Piquet Souto Maior
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brazil · Born 1952-08-17 · Rio de Janeiro
Champion 3×: 1981, 1983, 1987
- Starts
- 203
- Wins
- 23
- Podiums
- 60
- Poles
- 24
- Fastest Laps
- 23
- Points
- 481.5
- Championships
- 3
- Best Result
- 1
Biography
| Place of Birth | Rio de Janeiro |
|---|---|
| Gender | MALE |
Career Statistics
| Race Entries | 207 |
|---|---|
| Race Starts | 203 |
| Wins | 23 |
| Podiums | 60 |
| Pole Positions | 24 |
| Fastest Laps | 23 |
| Points | 481.5 |
| Championships | 3 |
| Best Championship Position | 1 |
| Best Grid Position | 1 |
| Best Race Result | 1 |
| Race Laps Completed | 9870 |
| Driver of the Day | 0 |
| Grand Slams | 3 |
| Average Grid (classified) | 6.67 |
| Average Finish (classified) | 9.72 |
| Average Δ (Grid → Finish) | -3.05 |
| Average Qualifying Position | 6.88 |
| Average Race Position | 9.98 |
| DNFs | 81 (39.1%) |
| DSQs | 0 (0%) |
| DNSs | 4 (1.9%) |
Season-by-Season
Column abbreviations (2)
Pos = Championship positionFL = Fastest laps
| Year | Pos | Constructor | Starts | Wins | Podiums | Poles | FL | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 6 | Benetton | 16 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 26.5 |
| 1990 | 3 | Benetton | 16 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 44 |
| 1989 | 8 | Lotus | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 1988 | 6 | Lotus | 16 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| 1987 | 1 | Williams | 15 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 76 |
| 1986 | 3 | Williams | 16 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 69 |
| 1985 | 8 | Brabham | 15 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 21 |
| 1984 | 5 | Brabham | 16 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 29 |
| 1983 | 1 | Brabham | 15 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 59 |
| 1982 | 11 | Brabham | 14 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 20 |
Showing first 10 seasons. View all in the Seasons tab.
DNF Breakdown
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 20 |
| Spun off | 11 |
| Accident | 8 |
| Collision | 8 |
| Turbo | 6 |
| Transmission | 5 |
| Gearbox | 3 |
| Suspension | 3 |
| Tyre | 2 |
| Fuel system | 2 |
| Electrical | 2 |
| Throttle | 2 |
| Exhaust | 2 |
| Clutch | 2 |
| Injection | 1 |
| Car underweight | 1 |
| Spark plugs | 1 |
| Oil pressure | 1 |
| Out of fuel | 1 |
| Fire | 1 |
| Injury | 1 |
| Brakes | 1 |
| Unwell | 1 |
| Push start | 1 |
| Battery | 1 |
| Wheel bearing | 1 |
Teammates
Career teammates with head-to-head race and qualifying records. Compare career stats in one click.
- Satoru Nakajima
Riccardo Gabriele Patrese No titles 6W 37P- Together
- 31
- Race H2H
- 19–12
- Quali H2H
- 20–11
Nigel Ernest James Mansell 1★ 31W 59P- Together
- 31
- Race H2H
- 15–16
- Quali H2H
- 13–18
Héctor Alonso Rebaque No titles- Together
- 22
- Race H2H
- 18–4
- Quali H2H
- 22–0
Andreas Nikolaus Lauda 3★ 25W 54P- Together
- 14
- Race H2H
- 8–6
- Quali H2H
- 6–8
- Alessandro Nannini No titles 1W 9P
- Together
- 14
- Race H2H
- 8–6
- Quali H2H
- 9–5
Family
| Driver ↑ | Relationship | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Nelson Ângelo Tamsma Piquet Souto Maior | parent | PARENT |
| Nelson Ângelo Tamsma Piquet Souto Maior | child | CHILD |
Race entries and starts may differ from some sources due to shared-car and historical classification differences. See methodology for details.
Race-by-Race History
Column abbreviations (3)
Grid = Grid positionPos = Finish positionPts = Points scored
| Year | Grand Prix | Constructor | Grid | Pos | Laps | Pts | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 |  Australia | Benetton | 5 | 4 | 14 | 1.5 | +30.103 |
| 1991 | Japan | Benetton | 10 | 7 | 52 | — | +1 lap |
| 1991 |  Spain | Benetton | 10 | 11 | 63 | — | +2 laps |
| 1991 |  Portugal | Benetton | 11 | 5 | 71 | 2 | +1:10.033 |
| 1991 | Italy | Benetton | 8 | 6 | 53 | 1 | +45.600 |
| 1991 |  Belgium | Benetton | 6 | 3 | 44 | 4 | +32.176 |
| 1991 |  Hungary | Benetton | 11 | 22 | 38 | — | Gearbox |
| 1991 |  Germany | Benetton | 8 | 17 | 27 | — | Engine |
| 1991 | Great Britain | Benetton | 8 | 5 | 58 | 2 | +1 lap |
| 1991 |  France | Benetton | 7 | 8 | 70 | — | +2 laps |
| 1991 | Mexico | Benetton | 6 | 16 | 44 | — | Wheel bearing |
| 1991 |  Canada | Benetton | 8 | 1 | 69 | 10 | — |
| 1991 |  Monaco | Benetton | 4 | 26 | 0 | — | Suspension |
| 1991 |  San Marino | Benetton | 14 | 24 | 1 | — | Spun off |
| 1991 | Brazil | Benetton | 7 | 5 | 71 | 2 | +21.960 |
| 1991 |  United States | Benetton | 5 | 3 | 81 | 4 | +17.376 |
| 1990 | Australia | Benetton | 7 | 1 | 81 | 9 | — |
| 1990 | Japan | Benetton | 6 | 1 | 53 | 9 | — |
| 1990 | Spain | Benetton | 8 | 15 | 47 | — | Battery |
| 1990 | Portugal | Benetton | 6 | 5 | 61 | 2 | +57.418 |
| 1990 | Italy | Benetton | 9 | 7 | 52 | — | +1 lap |
| 1990 | Belgium | Benetton | 8 | 5 | 44 | 2 | +1:29.650 |
| 1990 | Hungary | Benetton | 9 | 3 | 77 | 4 | +27.893 |
Qualifying History
Column abbreviations (4)
Pos = Qualifying positionQ1 = Qualifying 1 timeQ2 = Qualifying 2 timeQ3 = Qualifying 3 time
| Year | Grand Prix | Constructor | Pos | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Australia | Benetton | 5 | — | — | — |
| 1991 | Japan | Benetton | 10 | — | — | — |
| 1991 | Spain | Benetton | 10 | — | — | — |
| 1991 | Portugal | Benetton | 11 | — | — | — |
| 1991 | Italy | Benetton | 8 | — | — | — |
| 1991 | Belgium | Benetton | 7 | — | — | — |
| 1991 | Hungary | Benetton | 11 | — | — | — |
| 1991 | Germany | Benetton | 8 | — | — | — |
| 1991 | Great Britain | Benetton | 8 | — | — | — |
| 1991 | France | Benetton | 7 | — | — | — |
| 1991 | Mexico | Benetton | 6 | — | — | — |
| 1991 | Canada | Benetton | 8 | — | — | — |
| 1991 | Monaco | Benetton | 4 | — | — | — |
| 1991 | San Marino | Benetton | 14 | — | — | — |
| 1991 | Brazil | Benetton | 7 | — | — | — |
| 1991 | United States | Benetton | 5 | — | — | — |
| 1990 | Australia | Benetton | 7 | — | — | — |
| 1990 | Japan | Benetton | 6 | — | — | — |
| 1990 | Spain | Benetton | 8 | — | — | — |
| 1990 | Portugal | Benetton | 6 | — | — | — |
| 1990 | Italy | Benetton | 9 | — | — | — |
| 1990 | Belgium | Benetton | 8 | — | — | — |
| 1990 | Hungary | Benetton | 9 | — | — | — |
Season-by-Season Breakdown
Column abbreviations (2)
Pos = Championship positionFL = Fastest laps
| Year | Pos | Constructor | Starts | Wins | Podiums | Poles | FL | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 6 | Benetton | 16 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 26.5 |
| 1990 | 3 | Benetton | 16 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 44 |
| 1989 | 8 | Lotus | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 1988 | 6 | Lotus | 16 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| 1987 | 1 | Williams | 15 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 76 |
| 1986 | 3 | Williams | 16 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 69 |
| 1985 | 8 | Brabham | 15 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 21 |
| 1984 | 5 | Brabham | 16 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 29 |
| 1983 | 1 | Brabham | 15 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 59 |
| 1982 | 11 | Brabham | 14 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 20 |
| 1981 | 1 | Brabham | 15 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 50 |
| 1980 | 2 | Brabham | 14 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 54 |
| 1979 | 15 | Brabham | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 1978 | — | McLaren | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Constructor Breakdown
Circuit Breakdown
| Circuit | Races | Wins | Podiums | Poles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hockenheimring | 13 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Monza | 13 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Gilles Villeneuve | 13 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| Monaco | 13 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Enzo e Dino Ferrari | 11 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Red Bull Ring | 10 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| Silverstone | 9 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Paul Ricard | 9 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Nelson Piquet | 9 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Zandvoort | 8 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Spa-Francorchamps | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Estoril | 8 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Detroit | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Adelaide | 7 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Kyalami | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Brands Hatch | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Hungaroring | 6 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Hermanos Rodríguez | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Long Beach | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Zolder | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerez | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Suzuka | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| José Carlos Pace | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dijon-Prenois | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Juan y Oscar Gálvez | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Phoenix | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jarama | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Watkins Glen | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caesars Palace | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nürburgring | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Fair Park | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Magny-Cours | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Catalunya | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grand Prix Breakdown
| Grand Prix | Races | Wins | Podiums | Poles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 14 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Italy | 14 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| Canada | 13 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| Brazil | 13 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Belgium | 13 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Monaco | 13 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| France | 13 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Great Britain | 13 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| Austria | 10 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| San Marino | 10 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Netherlands | 8 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Spain | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Portugal | 8 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Detroit | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Australia | 7 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| South Africa | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Hungary | 6 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Mexico | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| United States West | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| United States | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Japan | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Argentina | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Europe | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Caesars Palace | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Switzerland | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins (23)
| Year | Grand Prix | Constructor |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Canada | Benetton |
| 1990 | Australia | Benetton |
| 1990 | Japan | Benetton |
| 1987 | Italy | Williams |
| 1987 | Hungary | Williams |
| 1987 | Germany | Williams |
| 1986 | Italy | Williams |
| 1986 | Hungary | Williams |
| 1986 | Germany | Williams |
| 1986 | Brazil | Williams |
| 1985 | France | Brabham |
| 1984 | Detroit | Brabham |
| 1984 | Canada | Brabham |
| 1983 | Europe | Brabham |
| 1983 | Italy | Brabham |
| 1983 | Brazil | Brabham |
| 1982 | Canada | Brabham |
| 1981 | Germany | Brabham |
| 1981 | San Marino | Brabham |
| 1981 | Argentina | Brabham |
| 1980 | Italy | Brabham |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Brabham |
| 1980 | United States West | Brabham |
Pole Positions (24)
| Year | Grand Prix |
|---|---|
| 1987 | Spain |
| 1987 | Italy |
| 1987 | Austria |
| 1987 | Great Britain |
| 1986 | Great Britain |
| 1986 | Belgium |
| 1985 | Netherlands |
| 1984 | Portugal |
| 1984 | Europe |
| 1984 | Italy |
| 1984 | Austria |
| 1984 | Great Britain |
| 1984 | Detroit |
| 1984 | Canada |
| 1984 | San Marino |
| 1984 | South Africa |
| 1983 | Netherlands |
| 1982 | Austria |
| 1981 | Canada |
| 1981 | Monaco |
| 1981 | Argentina |
| 1981 | Brazil |
| 1980 | Canada |
| 1980 | United States West |
Fastest Laps (23)
| Year | Grand Prix | Lap | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Mexico | 57 | 1:19.132 |
| 1987 | Hungary | 63 | 1:30.149 |
| 1987 | France | 68 | 1:09.548 |
| 1987 | Brazil | 42 | 1:33.861 |
| 1986 | Australia | 82 | 1:20.787 |
| 1986 | Mexico | 64 | 1:19.360 |
| 1986 | Hungary | 73 | 1:31.001 |
| 1986 | Detroit | 41 | 1:41.233 |
| 1986 | Canada | 63 | 1:25.443 |
| 1986 | San Marino | 57 | 1:28.667 |
| 1986 | Brazil | 46 | 1:33.546 |
| 1984 | Europe | 62 | 1:23.146 |
| 1984 | Canada | 55 | 1:28.763 |
| 1984 | San Marino | 48 | 1:33.275 |
| 1983 | South Africa | 6 | 1:09.948 |
| 1983 | Italy | 20 | 1:34.431 |
| 1983 | Monaco | 69 | 1:27.283 |
| 1983 | Brazil | 4 | 1:39.829 |
| 1982 | Austria | 5 | 1:33.699 |
| 1982 | Germany | 7 | 1:54.035 |
| 1981 | Argentina | 6 | 1:45.287 |
| 1980 | United States West | 38 | 1:19.830 |
| 1979 | United States | 51 | 1:40.054 |
Teammates
Career teammates with head-to-head race and qualifying records. Compare career stats in one click.
- Satoru Nakajima No titles
- Together
- 32
- Race H2H
- 22–10
- Quali H2H
- 28–4
- Riccardo Gabriele Patrese No titles 6W 37P
- Together
- 31
- Race H2H
- 19–12
- Quali H2H
- 20–11
- Nigel Ernest James Mansell 1★ 31W 59P
- Together
- 31
- Race H2H
- 15–16
- Quali H2H
- 13–18
- Héctor Alonso Rebaque No titles
- Together
- 22
- Race H2H
- 18–4
- Quali H2H
- 22–0
- Andreas Nikolaus Lauda 3★ 25W 54P
- Together
- 14
- Race H2H
- 8–6
- Quali H2H
- 6–8
- Alessandro Nannini No titles 1W 9P
- Together
- 14
- Race H2H
- 8–6
- Quali H2H
- 9–5
- Roberto Pupo Moreno No titles 1P
- Together
- 13
- Race H2H
- 8–5
- Quali H2H
- 10–3
- Teodorico Fabi No titles 2P
- Together
- 12
- Race H2H
- 8–4
- Quali H2H
- 12–0
Marc Surer No titles- Together
- 12
- Race H2H
- 8–4
- Quali H2H
- 11–1
Ricardo Héctor Zunino No titles- Together
- 9
- Race H2H
- 7–2
- Quali H2H
- 9–0
- Michael Schumacher 7★ 91W 155P
- Together
- 5
- Race H2H
- 3–2
- Quali H2H
- 1–4
- François Hesnault No titles
- Together
- 4
- Race H2H
- 3–1
- Quali H2H
- 4–0
- Robert Brett Lunger No titles
- Together
- 3
- Race H2H
- 1–2
- Quali H2H
- 0–3
- Patrick Daniel Tambay No titles 2W 11P
- Together
- 3
- Race H2H
- 0–3
- Quali H2H
- 0–3
- James Simon Wallis Hunt 1★ 10W 23P
- Together
- 3
- Race H2H
- 1–2
- Quali H2H
- 0–3
- Corrado Fabi No titles
- Together
- 3
- Race H2H
- 2–1
- Quali H2H
- 2–1
- Bruno Giacomelli No titles 1P
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 1–1
- Quali H2H
- 0–2
Teammate Head-to-Head
Avg quali gap = (teammate quali pos − driver quali pos), positive = driver qualified ahead. Avg race gap = (teammate race pos − driver race pos), positive = driver finished ahead.
Column abbreviations (4)
Avg Quali Gap = Average qualifying position gap (positive = driver ahead)Quali H2H = Qualifying head-to-head (driver wins – teammate wins)Avg Race Gap = Average race position gap (positive = driver ahead)Race H2H = Race head-to-head (driver wins – teammate wins)
| Teammate | Races Together | Avg Quali Gap | Quali H2H | Avg Race Gap | Race H2H | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satoru Nakajima | 32 | +5.688 | 28–4 | +3.75 | 22–10 | Compare |
| Riccardo Gabriele Patrese | 31 | +0.871 | 20–11 | +3.484 | 19–12 | Compare |
| Nigel Ernest James Mansell | 31 | -0.742 | 13–18 | +1.968 | 15–16 | Compare |
| Héctor Alonso Rebaque | 22 | +9.773 | 22–0 | +7.273 | 18–4 | Compare |
| Andreas Nikolaus Lauda | 14 | -1.714 | 6–8 | +0.929 | 8–6 | Compare |
| Alessandro Nannini | 14 | +2.071 | 9–5 | +2.643 | 8–6 | Compare |
| Roberto Pupo Moreno | 13 | +1.846 | 10–3 | 0 | 8–5 | Compare |
| Teodorico Fabi | 12 | +9 | 12–0 | 0 | 8–4 | Compare |
| Marc Surer | 12 | +6 | 11–1 | -1.5 | 8–4 | Compare |
| Ricardo Héctor Zunino | 9 | +13.778 | 9–0 | +7.778 | 7–2 | Compare |
| Michael Schumacher | 5 | -1.4 | 1–4 | +4 | 3–2 | Compare |
| François Hesnault | 4 | +10.25 | 4–0 | +7.5 | 3–1 | Compare |
| Robert Brett Lunger | 3 | -3.667 | 0–3 | -1.333 | 1–2 | Compare |
| Patrick Daniel Tambay | 3 | -7.667 | 0–3 | -8.667 | 0–3 | Compare |
| James Simon Wallis Hunt | 3 | -15 | 0–3 | -2.667 | 1–2 | Compare |
| Corrado Fabi | 3 | +6.667 | 2–1 | +2.667 | 2–1 | Compare |
| Bruno Giacomelli | 2 | -5.5 | 0–2 | -1.5 | 1–1 | Compare |
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Frequently asked questions
How many Formula 1 race wins does Nelson Piquet Souto Maior have?
Nelson Piquet Souto Maior has 23 Formula 1 race wins from 203 Grand Prix starts.
Has Nelson Piquet Souto Maior won a Formula 1 World Championship?
Yes. Nelson Piquet Souto Maior won 3 World Drivers’ Championships in 1981, 1983, and 1987.
Which Formula 1 team has Nelson Piquet Souto Maior driven for the most?
Nelson Piquet Souto Maior made the most starts for Brabham (107 starts, 13 wins).
How many Formula 1 pole positions does Nelson Piquet Souto Maior have?
Nelson Piquet Souto Maior has 24 Formula 1 pole positions.
Who was Nelson Piquet Souto Maior’s most frequent Formula 1 teammate?
Satoru Nakajima was Nelson Piquet Souto Maior’s most frequent teammate, with 32 races as teammates.
When did Nelson Piquet Souto Maior race in Formula 1?
Nelson Piquet Souto Maior raced in Formula 1 from 1978–1991.