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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