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Nelson Piquet: the case for the GOAT

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    Nelson Piquet: the case for the GOAT

    Brazil · Brabham, Williams · Born 17 August 1952, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil · Career 1978–1991

    A clever, technically savvy Brazilian who won two titles with Brabham and a third with Williams.

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    Why Nelson Piquet could be the GOAT

    Piquet won three titles, matching Senna, Lauda and Stewart, beating Mansell as teammates at Williams in 1987. His technical understanding helped Brabham become champions. Three championships across two teams make him one of the most underrated greats.

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    Nelson Piquet is #20 of 20 in the fan ranking, with a 0–4 head-to-head record from 50 Formula 1 votes. See the full Formula 1 GOAT ranking

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