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Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet
Location
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Circuit type
Race
Previous names
Jacarepaguá
Length
5.031 m (11 turns)
Direction
Anti clockwise
SEN (3)
Most pole positions
PRO (6)
Most podiums
PRO (479)
Most laps
Most wins
| Pos. | Driver | Wins |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alain Prost | 5 |
| 2 | Nelson Piquet | 2 |
| 3 | Carlos Reutemann | 2 |
| 4 | Nigel Mansell | 1 |
Most pole positions
| Pos. | Driver | Poles |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ayrton Senna | 3 |
| 2 | Nigel Mansell | 1 |
| 3 | Nelson Piquet | 1 |
| 4 | Alain Prost | 1 |
| 5 | Ronnie Peterson | 1 |
| 6 | Michele Alboreto | 1 |
| 7 | Elio de Angelis | 1 |
| 8 | Keke Rosberg | 1 |
Most podiums
| Pos. | Driver | Podiums |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alain Prost | 6 |
| 2 | Nelson Piquet | 4 |
| 3 | Elio de Angelis | 2 |
| 4 | Nigel Mansell | 2 |
| 5 | Niki Lauda | 2 |
| 6 | Carlos Reutemann | 2 |
| 7 | Ayrton Senna | 1 |
| 8 | Stefan Johansson | 1 |
| 9 | Gerhard Berger | 1 |
| 10 | Jacques Laffite | 1 |
Most laps
| Pos. | Driver | Laps |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alain Prost | 479 |
| 2 | Nelson Piquet | 412 |
| 3 | Nigel Mansell | 367 |
| 4 | Riccardo Patrese | 361 |
| 5 | Eddie Cheever | 359 |
| 6 | Michele Alboreto | 357 |
| 7 | Jacques Laffite | 336 |
| 8 | Elio de Angelis | 322 |
| 9 | Derek Warwick | 311 |
| 10 | Patrick Tambay | 300 |
Races
| Date | Race | Winner | Pole position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 1989 | 1989 Brazilian Grand Prix | #27 Nigel Mansell | Ayrton Senna |
| Apr 3, 1988 | 1988 Brazilian Grand Prix | #11 Alain Prost | Ayrton Senna |
| Apr 12, 1987 | 1987 Brazilian Grand Prix | #1 Alain Prost | Nigel Mansell |
| Mar 23, 1986 | 1986 Brazilian Grand Prix | #6 Nelson Piquet | Ayrton Senna |
| Apr 7, 1985 | 1985 Brazilian Grand Prix | #2 Alain Prost | Michele Alboreto |
| Mar 25, 1984 | 1984 Brazilian Grand Prix | #7 Alain Prost | Elio de Angelis |
| Mar 13, 1983 | 1983 Brazilian Grand Prix | #5 Nelson Piquet | Keke Rosberg |
| Mar 21, 1982 | 1982 Brazilian Grand Prix | #15 Alain Prost | Alain Prost |
| Mar 29, 1981 | 1981 Brazilian Grand Prix | #2 Carlos Reutemann | Nelson Piquet |
| Jan 29, 1978 | 1978 Brazilian Grand Prix | #11 Carlos Reutemann | Ronnie Peterson |
Nelson Piquet: Formula 1 track details and history
Nelson Piquet, situated in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has been a part of Formula 1 since 1978. The track has hosted 10 Grand Prix races, offering unique challenges to drivers and teams with its 5.031-kilometer layout.Over the years, it has seen various records set, including the fastest lap of 1:32.507 by Riccardo Patrese in 1989.
Circuit statistics
- Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil,
- First Grand Prix: 1978 Brazilian Grand Prix
- Races hosted: 10
- Track length: 5.031 km
- Turns: 11
- Direction: Anti clockwise
- Lap record: 1:32.507 (Riccardo Patrese, 1989)
Season Highlights at Nelson Piquet
In the most recent race at Nelson Piquet during the 2025 season, Max Verstappen secured victory driving for Red Bull. Over its history, Nelson Piquet has been a part of 10 Formula 1 seasons, contributing to the championship battles of various teams and drivers.