The MOST Hated Driver In F1 History - Nelson Piquet

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Every sport has that one player that is known for their outspoken nature. In Formula 1, Nelson Piquet serves as a prime example. Despite his incredible racing skills, his rude language and racial remarks have turned his own fans against him, casting a shadow over his career! Let’s get to know more about it.

Nelson Piquet was born on August 17, 1952, in Rio de Janeiro. His father had high hopes for him to become a tennis star. Piquet took up tennis at the age of 11 and showed promise, winning tournaments in Brazil before challenging himself against tougher competition in California. It was during this time in the United States that he learned English and matured quickly.

However, tennis didn't quite fit Piquet's ambitions, so he turned to racing. At 14, he began karting, using his mother's last name "Piquet" to keep his racing identity a secret from his father, who was initially opposed to his racing pursuits. In 1974, he left engineering school and worked in a garage to fund his racing dreams since his family did not financially support him.