Nelson Piquet Jr.
Race car driver; 2008 NASCAR Champion
Born
July 25th, 1985
39 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Brazil
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Born in 1985, Piquet Jr. began karting at a young age, eventually progressing to Formula 1, where he drove for the Renault team. He achieved his first F1 victory in the 2008 Canadian Grand Prix. After leaving F1, he transitioned to NASCAR, winning the 2008 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Championship driving for Kevin Harvick Inc. In addition to his racing career, Piquet Jr. competed in various racing series, including the FIA Formula E Championship and the Brazilian Stock Car series.
Won the 2008 Canadian Grand Prix
Secured the 2008 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Championship
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