Nelson Piquet Souto Maior
Nationality: Brazil
DOB: 17 Aug 1952
Points by Season
Top 10 Finishing Positions
| Position | Races |
|---|---|
| 1 | Canada (1991), Australia (1990), Japan (1990), Germany (1987), Hungary (1987), Italy (1987), Brazil (1986), Germany (1986), Hungary (1986), Italy (1986), France (1985), Canada (1984), Detroit (1984), Brazil (1983), Europe (1983), Italy (1983), Canada (1982), Argentina (1981), Germany (1981), San Marino (1981), Italy (1980), Netherlands (1980), United States West (1980) |
| 2 | Canada (1990), Austria (1987), Brazil (1987), Detroit (1987), France (1987), Great Britain (1987), Mexico (1987), Monaco (1987), Australia (1986), Great Britain (1986), San Marino (1986), Italy (1985), Austria (1984), France (1983), Great Britain (1983), Monaco (1983), Netherlands (1982), Netherlands (1981), Argentina (1980), Great Britain (1980) |
| 3 | Belgium (1991), United States (1991), Hungary (1990), Australia (1988), Brazil (1988), San Marino (1988), Portugal (1987), Canada (1986), France (1986), Portugal (1986), Europe (1984), Austria (1983), South Africa (1983), Austria (1981), France (1981), United States West (1981), Monaco (1980) |
| 4 | Australia (1991), France (1990), United States (1990), Canada (1989), Great Britain (1989), Japan (1989), Belgium (1988), Canada (1988), Spain (1987), Mexico (1986), Great Britain (1985), Belgium (1983), Detroit (1983), Switzerland (1982), France (1980), Germany (1980), South Africa (1980), Netherlands (1979) |
| 5 | Brazil (1991), Great Britain (1991), Portugal (1991), Belgium (1990), Great Britain (1990), Portugal (1990), San Marino (1990), Germany (1989), France (1988), Great Britain (1988), Belgium (1985), Belgium (1982), Caesars Palace (1981), Canada (1981), Austria (1980) |
| 6 | Italy (1991), Brazil (1990), Mexico (1990), Hungary (1989), Detroit (1985), Portugal (1984), Italy (1981) |
| 7 | Japan (1991), Italy (1990), Monaco (1986), Great Britain (1984), Monaco (1979), South Africa (1979) |
| 8 | France (1991), France (1989), Spain (1989), Hungary (1988), Spain (1988), Netherlands (1985), San Marino (1985), United States (1979), United States West (1979) |
| 9 | Belgium (1984), Italy (1978) |
| 11 | Spain (1991), Mexico (1989), Canada (1978) |
Race Results
Colour Legend:
Purple – Fastest overall,
Green – Personal best,
Yellow – Slower than personal best.
| Year | Grand Prix | Pos | Points | Gap | Fastest Lap | Pitstops | Constructor | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Australia | 4 | 1.5 | +30.103 | 25:05.002 | - | Benetton | Ford |
| 1991 | Japan | 7 | +1 lap | - | - | Benetton | Ford | |
| 1991 | Spain | 11 | +2 laps | - | - | Benetton | Ford | |
| 1991 | Portugal | 5 | 2 | +1:10.033 | 1:36:52.337 | - | Benetton | Ford |
| 1991 | Italy | 6 | 1 | +45.600 | 1:18:39.919 | - | Benetton | Ford |
| 1991 | Belgium | 3 | 4 | +32.176 | 1:27:49.845 | - | Benetton | Ford |
| 1991 | Hungary | DNF | - | - | - | Benetton | Ford | |
| 1991 | Germany | DNF | - | - | - | Benetton | Ford | |
| 1991 | Great Britain | 5 | 2 | +1 lap | - | - | Benetton | Ford |
| 1991 | France | 8 | +2 laps | - | - | Benetton | Ford | |
| 1991 | Mexico | DNF | - | - | - | Benetton | Ford | |
| 1991 | Canada | 1 | 10 | - | 1:38:51.490 | - | Benetton | Ford |
| 1991 | Monaco | DNF | - | - | - | Benetton | Ford | |
| 1991 | San Marino | DNF | - | - | - | Benetton | Ford | |
| 1991 | Brazil | 5 | 2 | +21.960 | 1:38:50.088 | - | Benetton | Ford |
| 1991 | United States | 3 | 4 | +17.376 | 2:01:05.204 | - | Benetton | Ford |
| 1990 | Australia | 1 | 9 | - | 1:49:44.570 | - | Benetton | Ford |
| 1990 | Japan | 1 | 9 | - | 1:34:36.824 | - | Benetton | Ford |
| 1990 | Spain | DNF | - | - | - | Benetton | Ford | |
| 1990 | Portugal | 5 | 2 | +57.418 | 1:23:08.432 | - | Benetton | Ford |
| 1990 | Italy | 7 | +1 lap | - | - | Benetton | Ford | |
| 1990 | Belgium | 5 | 2 | +1:29.650 | 1:28:01.647 | - | Benetton | Ford |
| 1990 | Hungary | 3 | 4 | +27.893 | 1:49:58.490 | - | Benetton | Ford |
| 1990 | Germany | DNF | - | - | - | Benetton | Ford | |
| 1990 | Great Britain | 5 | 2 | +1:24.003 | 1:19:55.002 | - | Benetton | Ford |
| 1990 | France | 4 | 3 | +41.207 | 1:34:10.813 | - | Benetton | Ford |
| 1990 | Mexico | 6 | 1 | +46.943 | 1:33:22.726 | - | Benetton | Ford |
| 1990 | Canada | 2 | 6 | +10.497 | 1:43:06.897 | - | Benetton | Ford |
| 1990 | Monaco | DSQ | - | - | - | Benetton | Ford | |
| 1990 | San Marino | 5 | 2 | +53.112 | 1:31:48.590 | - | Benetton | Ford |
| 1990 | Brazil | 6 | 1 | +1 lap | - | - | Benetton | Ford |
| 1990 | United States | 4 | 3 | +1:08.358 | 1:53:41.187 | - | Benetton | Ford |
| 1989 | Australia | DNF | - | - | - | Lotus | Judd | |
| 1989 | Japan | 4 | 3 | +1:44.225 | 1:36:50.502 | - | Lotus | Judd |
| 1989 | Spain | 8 | +2 laps | - | - | Lotus | Judd | |
| 1989 | Portugal | DNF | - | - | - | Lotus | Judd | |
| 1989 | Italy | DNF | - | - | - | Lotus | Judd | |
| 1989 | Belgium | DNQ | - | - | - | Lotus | Judd | |
| 1989 | Hungary | 6 | 1 | +1:12.039 | 1:50:50.689 | - | Lotus | Judd |
| 1989 | Germany | 5 | 2 | +1 lap | - | - | Lotus | Judd |
| 1989 | Great Britain | 4 | 3 | +1:06.735 | 1:20:28.866 | - | Lotus | Judd |
| 1989 | France | 8 | +2 laps | - | - | Lotus | Judd | |
| 1989 | Canada | 4 | 3 | +1:41.484 | 2:03:05.557 | - | Lotus | Judd |
| 1989 | United States | DNF | - | - | - | Lotus | Judd | |
| 1989 | Mexico | 11 | +1 lap | - | - | Lotus | Judd | |
| 1989 | Monaco | DNF | - | - | - | Lotus | Judd | |
| 1989 | San Marino | DNF | - | - | - | Lotus | Judd | |
| 1989 | Brazil | DNF | - | - | - | Lotus | Judd | |
| 1988 | Australia | 3 | 4 | +47.546 | 1:54:02.222 | - | Lotus | Honda |
| 1988 | Japan | DNF | - | - | - | Lotus | Honda | |
| 1988 | Spain | 8 | +1:17.309 | 1:50:01.160 | - | Lotus | Honda | |
| 1988 | Portugal | DNF | - | - | - | Lotus | Honda | |
| 1988 | Italy | DNF | - | - | - | Lotus | Honda | |
| 1988 | Belgium | 4 | 3 | +1:23.628 | 1:29:24.177 | - | Lotus | Honda |
| 1988 | Hungary | 8 | +3 laps | - | - | Lotus | Honda | |
| 1988 | Germany | DNF | - | - | - | Lotus | Honda | |
| 1988 | Great Britain | 5 | 2 | +1:20.835 | 1:34:37.202 | - | Lotus | Honda |
| 1988 | France | 5 | 2 | +1 lap | - | - | Lotus | Honda |
| 1988 | Detroit | DNF | - | - | - | Lotus | Honda | |
| 1988 | Canada | 4 | 3 | +1 lap | - | - | Lotus | Honda |
| 1988 | Mexico | DNF | - | - | - | Lotus | Honda | |
| 1988 | Monaco | DNF | - | - | - | Lotus | Honda | |
| 1988 | San Marino | 3 | 4 | +1 lap | - | - | Lotus | Honda |
| 1988 | Brazil | 3 | 4 | +1:08.581 | 1:37:15.438 | - | Lotus | Honda |
| 1987 | Australia | DNF | - | - | - | Williams | Honda | |
| 1987 | Japan | 15 | - | - | - | Williams | Honda | |
| 1987 | Mexico | 2 | 6 | +26.176 | 1:26:50.383 | - | Williams | Honda |
| 1987 | Spain | 4 | 3 | +31.450 | 1:49:44.142 | - | Williams | Honda |
| 1987 | Portugal | 3 | 4 | +1:03.295 | 1:38:07.201 | - | Williams | Honda |
| 1987 | Italy | 1 | 9 | - | 1:14:47.707 | - | Williams | Honda |
| 1987 | Austria | 2 | 6 | +55.704 | 1:19:40.602 | - | Williams | Honda |
| 1987 | Hungary | 1 | 9 | - | 1:59:26.793 | - | Williams | Honda |
| 1987 | Germany | 1 | 9 | - | 1:21:25.091 | - | Williams | Honda |
| 1987 | Great Britain | 2 | 6 | +1.918 | 1:19:13.698 | - | Williams | Honda |
| 1987 | France | 2 | 6 | +7.711 | 1:37:11.550 | - | Williams | Honda |
| 1987 | Detroit | 2 | 6 | +33.819 | 1:50:50.177 | - | Williams | Honda |
| 1987 | Monaco | 2 | 6 | +33.212 | 1:58:27.297 | - | Williams | Honda |
| 1987 | Belgium | DNF | - | - | - | Williams | Honda | |
| 1987 | San Marino | DNS | - | - | - | Williams | Honda | |
| 1987 | Brazil | 2 | 6 | +40.547 | 1:40:25.688 | - | Williams | Honda |
| 1986 | Australia | 2 | 6 | +4.205 | 1:54:24.593 | - | Williams | Honda |
| 1986 | Mexico | 4 | 3 | +1 lap | - | - | Williams | Honda |
| 1986 | Portugal | 3 | 4 | +49.274 | 1:38:11.174 | - | Williams | Honda |
| 1986 | Italy | 1 | 9 | - | 1:17:42.889 | - | Williams | Honda |
| 1986 | Austria | DNF | - | - | - | Williams | Honda | |
| 1986 | Hungary | 1 | 9 | - | 2:00:34.508 | - | Williams | Honda |
| 1986 | Germany | 1 | 9 | - | 1:22:08.263 | - | Williams | Honda |
| 1986 | Great Britain | 2 | 6 | +5.574 | 1:30:44.045 | - | Williams | Honda |
| 1986 | France | 3 | 4 | +37.545 | 1:37:56.817 | - | Williams | Honda |
| 1986 | Detroit | DNF | - | - | - | Williams | Honda | |
| 1986 | Canada | 3 | 4 | +36.262 | 1:43:02.677 | - | Williams | Honda |
| 1986 | Belgium | DNF | - | - | - | Williams | Honda | |
| 1986 | Monaco | 7 | +1 lap | - | - | Williams | Honda | |
| 1986 | San Marino | 2 | 6 | +7.645 | 1:32:36.053 | - | Williams | Honda |
| 1986 | Spain | DNF | - | - | - | Williams | Honda | |
| 1986 | Brazil | 1 | 9 | - | 1:39:32.583 | - | Williams | Honda |
| 1985 | Australia | DNF | - | - | - | Brabham | BMW | |
| 1985 | South Africa | DNF | - | - | - | Brabham | BMW | |
| 1985 | Europe | DNF | - | - | - | Brabham | BMW | |
| 1985 | Belgium | 5 | 2 | +1 lap | - | - | Brabham | BMW |
| 1985 | Italy | 2 | 6 | +51.635 | 1:18:51.086 | - | Brabham | BMW |
| 1985 | Netherlands | 8 | +1 lap | - | - | Brabham | BMW | |
| 1985 | Austria | DNF | - | - | - | Brabham | BMW | |
| 1985 | Germany | DNF | - | - | - | Brabham | BMW | |
| 1985 | Great Britain | 4 | 3 | +1 lap | - | - | Brabham | BMW |
| 1985 | France | 1 | 9 | - | 1:31:46.266 | - | Brabham | BMW |
| 1985 | Detroit | 6 | 1 | +1 lap | - | - | Brabham | BMW |
| 1985 | Canada | DNS | - | - | - | Brabham | BMW | |
| 1985 | Monaco | DNF | - | - | - | Brabham | BMW | |
| 1985 | San Marino | 8 | - | - | - | Brabham | BMW | |
| 1985 | Portugal | DNF | - | - | - | Brabham | BMW | |
| 1985 | Brazil | DNF | - | - | - | Brabham | BMW | |
| 1984 | Portugal | 6 | 1 | +1 lap | - | - | Brabham | BMW |
| 1984 | Europe | 3 | 4 | +24.922 | 1:35:38.206 | - | Brabham | BMW |
| 1984 | Italy | DNF | - | - | - | Brabham | BMW | |
| 1984 | Netherlands | DNF | - | - | - | Brabham | BMW | |
| 1984 | Austria | 2 | 6 | +23.525 | 1:21:36.376 | - | Brabham | BMW |
| 1984 | Germany | DNF | - | - | - | Brabham | BMW | |
| 1984 | Great Britain | 7 | +1 lap | - | - | Brabham | BMW | |
| 1984 | Dallas | DNF | - | - | - | Brabham | BMW | |
| 1984 | Detroit | 1 | 9 | - | 1:55:41.842 | - | Brabham | BMW |
| 1984 | Canada | 1 | 9 | - | 1:46:23.748 | - | Brabham | BMW |
| 1984 | Monaco | DNF | - | - | - | Brabham | BMW | |
| 1984 | France | DNF | - | - | - | Brabham | BMW | |
| 1984 | San Marino | DNF | - | - | - | Brabham | BMW | |
| 1984 | Belgium | 9 | - | - | - | Brabham | BMW | |
| 1984 | South Africa | DNF | - | - | - | Brabham | BMW | |
| 1984 | Brazil | DNF | - | - | - | Brabham | BMW | |
| 1983 | South Africa | 3 | 4 | +21.969 | 1:33:47.677 | - | Brabham | BMW |
| 1983 | Europe | 1 | 9 | - | 1:36:45.865 | - | Brabham | BMW |
| 1983 | Italy | 1 | 9 | - | 1:23:10.880 | - | Brabham | BMW |
| 1983 | Netherlands | DNF | - | - | - | Brabham | BMW | |
| 1983 | Austria | 3 | 4 | +27.659 | 1:25:00.404 | - | Brabham | BMW |
| 1983 | Germany | 13 | +3 laps | - | - | Brabham | BMW | |
| 1983 | Great Britain | 2 | 6 | +19.161 | 1:24:58.941 | - | Brabham | BMW |
| 1983 | Canada | DNF | - | - | - | Brabham | BMW | |
| 1983 | Detroit | 4 | 3 | +1:12.185 | 1:52:05.854 | - | Brabham | BMW |
| 1983 | Belgium | 4 | 3 | +42.295 | 1:27:53.797 | - | Brabham | BMW |
| 1983 | Monaco | 2 | 6 | +18.475 | 1:56:56.596 | - | Brabham | BMW |
| 1983 | San Marino | DNF | - | - | - | Brabham | BMW | |
| 1983 | France | 2 | 6 | +29.720 | 1:34:43.633 | - | Brabham | BMW |
| 1983 | United States West | DNF | - | - | - | Brabham | BMW | |
| 1983 | Brazil | 1 | 9 | - | 1:48:27.731 | - | Brabham | BMW |
| 1982 | Caesars Palace | DNF | - | - | - | Brabham | BMW | |
| 1982 | Italy | DNF | - | - | - | Brabham | BMW | |
| 1982 | Switzerland | 4 | 3 | +1 lap | - | - | Brabham | BMW |
| 1982 | Austria | DNF | - | - | - | Brabham | BMW | |
| 1982 | Germany | DNF | - | - | - | Brabham | BMW | |
| 1982 | France | DNF | - | - | - | Brabham | BMW | |
| 1982 | Great Britain | DNF | - | - | - | Brabham | BMW | |
| 1982 | Netherlands | 2 | 6 | +21.650 | 1:38:24.904 | - | Brabham | BMW |
| 1982 | Canada | 1 | 9 | - | 1:46:39.577 | - | Brabham | BMW |
| 1982 | Detroit | DNQ | - | - | - | Brabham | BMW | |
| 1982 | Monaco | DNF | - | - | - | Brabham | BMW | |
| 1982 | Belgium | 5 | 2 | +3 laps | - | - | Brabham | BMW |
| 1982 | United States West | DNF | - | - | - | Brabham | Ford | |
| 1982 | Brazil | DSQ | - | - | - | Brabham | Ford | |
| 1982 | South Africa | DNF | - | - | - | Brabham | BMW | |
| 1981 | Caesars Palace | 5 | 2 | +1:16.440 | 1:45:25.517 | - | Brabham | Ford |
| 1981 | Canada | 5 | 2 | +1 lap | - | - | Brabham | Ford |
| 1981 | Italy | 6 | 1 | - | - | - | Brabham | Ford |
| 1981 | Netherlands | 2 | 6 | +8.240 | 1:40:30.670 | - | Brabham | Ford |
| 1981 | Austria | 3 | 4 | +7.340 | 1:27:43.810 | - | Brabham | Ford |
| 1981 | Germany | 1 | 9 | - | 1:25:55.600 | - | Brabham | Ford |
| 1981 | Great Britain | DNF | - | - | - | Brabham | Ford | |
| 1981 | France | 3 | 4 | +24.220 | 1:36:12.350 | - | Brabham | Ford |
| 1981 | Spain | DNF | - | - | - | Brabham | Ford | |
| 1981 | Monaco | DNF | - | - | - | Brabham | Ford | |
| 1981 | Belgium | DNF | - | - | - | Brabham | Ford | |
| 1981 | San Marino | 1 | 9 | - | 1:51:23.970 | - | Brabham | Ford |
| 1981 | Argentina | 1 | 9 | - | 1:34:32.740 | - | Brabham | Ford |
| 1981 | Brazil | 12 | +2 laps | - | - | Brabham | Ford | |
| 1981 | United States West | 3 | 4 | +34.920 | 1:51:16.250 | - | Brabham | Ford |
| 1980 | United States | DNF | - | - | - | Brabham | Ford | |
| 1980 | Canada | DNF | - | - | - | Brabham | Ford | |
| 1980 | Italy | 1 | 9 | - | 1:38:07.520 | - | Brabham | Ford |
| 1980 | Netherlands | 1 | 9 | - | 1:38:13.830 | - | Brabham | Ford |
| 1980 | Austria | 5 | 2 | +1:02.810 | 1:27:18.540 | - | Brabham | Ford |
| 1980 | Germany | 4 | 3 | +44.480 | 1:23:44.210 | - | Brabham | Ford |
| 1980 | Great Britain | 2 | 6 | +11.010 | 1:35:00.238 | - | Brabham | Ford |
| 1980 | France | 4 | 3 | +1:14.880 | 1:33:58.300 | - | Brabham | Ford |
| 1980 | Monaco | 3 | 4 | +1:17.726 | 1:56:52.091 | - | Brabham | Ford |
| 1980 | Belgium | DNF | - | - | - | Brabham | Ford | |
| 1980 | United States West | 1 | 9 | - | 1:50:18.550 | - | Brabham | Ford |
| 1980 | South Africa | 4 | 3 | +1:01.020 | 1:37:53.560 | - | Brabham | Ford |
| 1980 | Brazil | DNF | - | - | - | Brabham | Ford | |
| 1980 | Argentina | 2 | 6 | +24.590 | 1:43:48.970 | - | Brabham | Ford |
| 1979 | United States | 8 | - | - | - | Brabham | Ford | |
| 1979 | Canada | DNF | - | - | - | Brabham | Ford | |
| 1979 | Italy | DNF | - | - | - | Brabham | Alfa Romeo | |
| 1979 | Netherlands | 4 | 3 | +1 lap | - | - | Brabham | Alfa Romeo |
| 1979 | Austria | DNF | - | - | - | Brabham | Alfa Romeo | |
| 1979 | Germany | 12 | - | - | - | Brabham | Alfa Romeo | |
| 1979 | Great Britain | DNF | - | - | - | Brabham | Alfa Romeo | |
| 1979 | France | DNF | - | - | - | Brabham | Alfa Romeo | |
| 1979 | Monaco | 7 | - | - | - | Brabham | Alfa Romeo | |
| 1979 | Belgium | DNF | - | - | - | Brabham | Alfa Romeo | |
| 1979 | Spain | DNF | - | - | - | Brabham | Alfa Romeo | |
| 1979 | United States West | 8 | +2 laps | - | - | Brabham | Alfa Romeo | |
| 1979 | South Africa | 7 | +1 lap | - | - | Brabham | Alfa Romeo | |
| 1979 | Brazil | DNF | - | - | - | Brabham | Alfa Romeo | |
| 1979 | Argentina | DNF | - | - | - | Brabham | Alfa Romeo | |
| 1978 | Canada | 11 | +1 lap | - | - | Brabham | Alfa Romeo | |
| 1978 | Italy | 9 | +1:06.830 | 1:08:11.370 | - | McLaren | Ford | |
| 1978 | Netherlands | DNF | - | - | - | McLaren | Ford | |
| 1978 | Austria | DNF | - | - | - | McLaren | Ford | |
| 1978 | Germany | DNF | - | - | - | Ensign | Ford |