Brazilian- Championship
- 16th48 pts to the leader
- Points
- 3pts15 rounds started
Nelson Piquet, a Brazilian driver, raced for Brabham-Alfa Romeo and then Brabham-Ford in the 1979 Formula 1 season with car number 6. Piquet was born on 17 August 1952. Piquet finished 16th in the 1979 drivers' championship with 3 points and no wins or podiums – 48 points behind champion Jody Scheckter.
Piquet's best result was 4th at the Dutch Grand Prix. Piquet's teammate was Ricardo Zunino; Piquet led their qualifying head-to-head 2–0 and was level in the race head-to-head 1–1.
Piquet scored points in 1 of 15 Grands Prix. From grid to flag, Piquet gained a net 8 places across 4 classified finishes.
Final 1979 results after 15 rounds. Data: Jolpica F1 API.
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Nelson Piquet: quick facts
Short answers about Piquet's 1979 season.
What team did Nelson Piquet drive for in 1979?
Nelson Piquet drove for Brabham-Alfa Romeo and Brabham-Ford in 1979, ending the season with Brabham-Ford.
What car number did Nelson Piquet use in 1979?
Nelson Piquet raced with car number 6 in 1979.
How many points did Nelson Piquet score in 1979?
Nelson Piquet scored 3 points in 1979 and finished 16th in the drivers' championship, 48 points behind champion Jody Scheckter.
How many races did Nelson Piquet win in 1979?
Nelson Piquet did not win a Grand Prix in 1979. Piquet's best result was 4th at the Dutch Grand Prix.
Who was Nelson Piquet's teammate in 1979?
Ricardo Zunino was Nelson Piquet's teammate at Brabham-Ford in 1979. Piquet led the qualifying head-to-head 2–0 and was level in the race head-to-head 1–1.
