Nelson Piquet Quotes

Brazil, Businessman
August 17, 1952

Nelson Piquet Souto Maior (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈnɛwsõ piˈke]), known as Nelson Piquet, is a Brazilian former racing driver and businessman. Since his retirement, Piquet has been ranked among the greatest Formula One drivers in various motorsport polls.

Also known as Racer

After hurting myself like that, I could not go back immediately to racing. I was in no condition, mentally or physically. That helped me to strengthen myself to go through the hard times that were ahead with my business, and to be successful.

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- Business
The Lotus is a couple of years newer than the Williams was, and as the pace of development in F1 cars is so quick, I expect it to be another completely different experience, but still one that I know I'm going to enjoy.

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I have quite a lot of fans in Holland because that is where my mother is from, in fact I have a fan club there, and the fans don't always get the chance to see us drive the cars because getting to races across Europe isn't always possible for them.

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- Mother
Events like this mean we can give something back to the people that support us, and hopefully everyone will have a great day and we can put on a good show for them.

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- People
- Good
- Great
It is going to be special to drive in the Netherlands because it means I can take part in a Formula One demonstration in a country where I have a lot of family and friends.

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- Country
- Family
- Friends
I am really looking forward to driving another of my father's car at the show in Rotterdam.

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- Father
- Car
- Driving
Through F1, I bought my own boat. I learned to fly my own plane and helicopter. And my job with my company is a reflection of everything motor racing taught me.

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- Job
- Fly
- Reflection
In two years, I'll be making more than Michael Schumacher.

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