Hamilton takes Belgian Grand Prix pole Sep 6, 2008
Brazilian Nelson Piquet for Williams, German Timo Glock in the second Toyota, and Briton David Coulthard in his Red Bull were also knocked out. 2008. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Brazilian revives title challenge after European GP win Aug 25, 2008
Nelson Piquet (Bra) Renault 1:32 ... Nelson Piquet (Bra) Renault 13, 12. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Massa edges Hamilton in Valencia qualifying Aug 24, 2008
Felipe Massa claims pole position for Sunday's European Grand Prix in Valencia. Championship leader Lewis Hamilton qualifies second fastest in his McLaren. (CNN -- International)
Massa wins pole position for European GP Aug 24, 2008
Home favorite and two time world champion Fernando Alonso will start from 12th on the grid after being eliminated after the second session, with teammate Nelson Piquet Jr. behind in 15th. "I am understandably disappointed with the qualifying session because I had other hopes for today,'' Alonso said. "The race tomorrow will therefore be more difficult, but as we're on a street course anything is possible in the race. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Ferrari's Raikkonen fastest in Euro GP practice Aug 23, 2008
Several drivers struggled on the unfamiliar circuit, with Massa and Nelson Piquet Jr. among those who veered off the track. Nico Rosberg spun his Williams when going through a turn, and narrowly avoided crashing into Red Bull's Mark Webber. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Heikki claims first win after Massas late misfortune Aug 4, 2008
Renault's Brazilian Nelson Piquet defended sixth place with Italian Jarno Trulli climbing from ninth to seventh to complete a great weekend for Toyota. There was disappointment, though, for BMW Sauber whose leading driver Robert Kubica only just scraped into the points after dropping from fourth on the grid to finish eighth. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Ferraris Massa in third spot, team-mate Raikkonen is sixth Aug 3, 2008
Jarno Trulli ensured that both Toyotas qualified in the top 10, finishing the final session in ninth place just in front of Alonso's team-mate Nelson Piquet ... Nelson Piquet (Bra) Renault 1:22. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
McLaren ace leads Piquet in practice sessions Aug 2, 2008
Brazilian Renault driver Nelson Piquet set the afternoon's second fastest time of 1:20. 748, spinning off shortly after crossing the line, followed by Kovalainen in 1:20. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Hamilton goes for 3rd straight F1 win Aug 1, 2008
Renault will be looking to build on Nelson Piquet Jr.'s runner-up finish at Hockenheim and is coming to a track where two-time world champion Fernando Alonso won his first race for the French team. It has been a good circuit for Renault in the past, but there have been some other good circuits for us in the past and this year it has not been like that, two-time world champion Alonso said. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
No stopping Piquet Jul 30, 2008
LONDON: Former champions Renault hope Formula One rookie Nelson Piquet will be transformed as a driver after the Brazilian's surprise first podium finish in Germany this month. Very often when a driver has had a difficult start to their career, they get a good result and after that nothing seems to stop them, said engineering head Pat Symonds in a preview for Sunday s Hungarian Grand Prix. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
This Week In Auto Racing August 1 - August 3 Jul 30, 2008
Nelson Piquet won the '86 inaugural race after beating arch rival Ayrton Senna in a close battle. Piquet won again the following year, after Nigel Mansell was forced to forfeit the victory due to a loose wheel nut with only six laps remaining. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Clio in the fast lane Jul 30, 2008
Based on the Renault Clio Sport, the Clio Renault Sport R27 Special Edition is distinguished by a special commemorative plaque inscribed with actual vehicle number, and the signature of Renault F1 racing drivers Fernando Alonso and Nelson Piquet. Other exterior features unique to the Clio R27 include electrically operated, folding exterior mirrors finished in the same colour as the rest of the car, headlamps with a corner lighting function, extra-tinted windows, and 17-inch alloy wheels with an... (iAfrica.com)
Ferrari searching for answers after German GP Jul 24, 2008
On Sunday the screaming red car so often a symbol of motoring prowess lacked both pace and grip, and Massa couldn't challenge runner-up Nelson Piquet Jr. of Renault down the stretch because of overheated brakes. We must try and understand why, this weekend, we have not been able to match our rivals. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
F1: Alonso worried by bad luck and lack of traction Jul 23, 2008
Three is company: Renault drivers Fernando Alonso (right), Nelson Piquet (left) and team boss Flavio Briatore blow out candles on a birthday cake prior to the German Grand Prix in Hockenheim on Sunday ... But the Spaniard was happy to see his team-mate Brazilian Nelson Piquet make the most of a one-stop strategy and a safety car intervention to finish second, on the podium for the first time. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Who was your performer of the week? Jul 22, 2008
He clawed back to past his team mate, then on to the Ferrari of Filipe Massa then finally passed the Renault of Nelson Piquet to take the lead again and win the German GP. Amazing stuff. Posted by: Mark Antonio on July 22, 2008 10:53 AM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Hamilton pulls ahead of the pack after dramatic win in Germany Jul 22, 2008
To make up for time lost in the pits when he made an out-of-synch late stop, he showed his true speed by overtaking both Felipe Massa in a Ferrari and then Nelson Piquet in a Renault to regain the lead. I would have much preferred to have come in earlier (for my second pit stop) but the way it worked out I knew I had a lot of work to do. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Hamilton wins German Grand Prix Jul 21, 2008
McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton leads the German Grand Prix ahead of Renault driver Nelson Piquet of Brazil ... But he showed his true speed and brilliance by overtaking both Brazilian Felipe Massa in a Ferrari and then his compatriot Nelson Piquet in a Renault to regain the lead ... McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton leads the German Grand Prix ahead of Renault driver Nelson Piquet of Brazil. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Hamilton wins dramatic German Grand Prix Jul 21, 2008
Hamilton overtook Ferrari's Felipe Massa and then runner-up Nelson Piquet Jr. of Renault at the same hairpin corner after Timo Glock's earlier crash had brought out a safety car that nearly cost the McLaren driver his fourth victory of the season ... Piquet Jr. also secured Renault's first top-three finish of the season to put two Brazilians on the podium for the first time since 1991, when his father Nelson Piquet finished third at Belgium behind winner Ayrton Senna. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Lewis wins again Jul 21, 2008
(Inset) Ferraris Felipe Massa pouring champagne into Renaults Nelson Piquet race suit ... But he showed his true speed and brilliance by overtaking both Brazilian Felipe Massa in a Ferrari and then his compatriot Nelson Piquet in a Renault to regain the lead ... Nelson Piquet (Bra) Renault 5. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Briscoe takes IRL victory Jul 21, 2008
Hamilton overtook Ferrari's Felipe Massa and then runner-up Nelson Piquet Jr. of Renault at the same hairpin after a crash involving Timo Glock had brought out a safety car that nearly cost the McLaren driver his fourth victory of the season. Most teams chose to pit when the safety car was out, but McLaren left its star driver out only to see him fall to fifth place when he pitted with 17 laps left. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Cool Hamilton takes pole Jul 20, 2008
The first mini-session in the qualifying hour saw the elimination of the two Force India cars driven by Italian Giancarlo Fisichella and German Adrian Sutil, Brazilian veteran Rubens Barrichello in his Honda, compatriot Nelson Piquet in a Renault and Japanese Kazuki Nakajima in a Williams. In dry, but cloudy and changeable-looking conditions, the two Ferraris were fast, but in the second session it was their main rival Hamilton in his McLaren who set the pace ahead of Massa. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
German Grand Prix qualifying results Jul 20, 2008
Nelson Piquet (Bra) Renault 1:16. 189; 18. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
This Week In Auto Racing July 18 - July 20 Jul 16, 2008
" The first F1 race held at Hockenheim, in 1970, was dramatic as Jochen Rindt drove his Lotus home, a nose in front of Jacky Ickx's Ferrari. In response to the drivers not wishing to compete at the Nurburgring, following Niki Lauder's near fatal accident in 1976, the race returned to Hockenheim in 1977. Lauder, ironically enough, won the '77 race. The most memorable race at this circuit was in 1982 when Nelson Piquet made the headlines after trying to punch Eliseo Salazar after they collided. It... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Lewis sizzles in wet home race Jul 7, 2008
Team-mate Kubica passed Renault's Nelson Piquet, Raikkonen and Kovalainen in quick succession to move into third place. The Pole's hopes of regaining the championship lead evaporated 20 laps from the end when he spun into the gravel. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Auto racing results Jul 7, 2008
Nelson Piquet Jr. (Renault) 35; 17. Giancarlo Fisichella (Force India) 26; 18. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Massa leads Ferrari sweep at French GP Jun 23, 2008
Red Bull's Mark Webber was sixth ahead of Renault's Nelson Piquet Jr., who earned his first F1 points after eight races. Teammate Fernando Alonso, who had started third, rounded the points in eighth. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Raikkonen on pole for French Grand Prix Jun 22, 2008
German Heidfeld and Brazilian Nelson Piquet, who was fastest for Renault in the morning's final practice session, were also unable to progress to the top-ten shootout. In the final session Trulli's Toyota spun at the hairpin and Hamilton went off the circuit and across the trackside dirt, but both managed to resume. (CNN -- International)
Piquet fastest in final French GP practice Jun 21, 2008
Brazilian Formula One rookie Nelson Piquet, who has yet to score a point in seven races, lapped quickest in Saturday's final French Grand Prix practice. The Renault driver's best lap of one minute 15. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Renaults Alonso heads practice session at Magny-Cours Jun 21, 2008
Hamilton's McLaren team-mate Finn Heikki Kovolainen was seventh, German Nick Heidfeld eighth in the second BMW, Brazilian Nelson Piquet ninth for Renault and Briton David Coulthard 10th for Red Bull. After a cool and cloudy morning, the afternoon produced warm sunshine to greet the drivers for the day's second practice session and, after a dull opening run, they produced far more action. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Despite troubles, Renault team is still in the business of winning Jun 20, 2008
Not only have the Renault drivers - Fernando Alonso, a double world champion, and Nelson Piquet Jr., a rookie - failed to win a race this season, they have not even made it to the podium. Behind this apparently desolate situation, however, is a positive story. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Grosjean makes Renault F1 test debut Jun 13, 2008
Prost said last month that Grosjean, the same age as Renault's struggling Brazilian race driver Nelson Piquet, had a bright future. More Coverage. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Rosberg fastest before Canadian GP qualifying Jun 8, 2008
Renault's Nelson Piquet hit the wall and spun twice. And both Scuderia Toro Rosso drivers -- Sebastian Vettel and Sebastien Bourdais -- also hit walls as several other drivers bounced off the concrete barriers that line the 12-turn Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Lewis takes pole Jun 8, 2008
This time Renaults Brazilian driver Nelson Piquet, Toyotas Jarno Trulli and Red Bulls David Coulthard were the first to be eliminated and will start from 15th, 14th and 13th respectively. The other two drivers not to make the top ten shoot out were Japanese Williams driver Kazuki Nakajima and Toyotas German Timo Glock, who will take positions 12th and 11th on the grid. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Monaco Grand Prix 2008 Awards May 27, 2008
A close second finished in this category belongs to Nelson Piquet. Having been told to stay out a lap longer before coming in to be fitted with the dry tires that team leader Fernando Alonso proved was ok to race on in the conditions, Piquet not surprisingly immediately crashed his car in to the barriers at Sainte Devote. (Suite101.com)
Massa grabs pole, Raikkonen second followed by Hamilton May 25, 2008
The first mini-session in warm, but overcast conditions saw the prompt elimination of the two Toro Rosso drivers Frenchman Sebastien Bourdais and German Sebastian Vettel, who will start the race from 16th and 18th places respectively, along with Brazilian Nelson Piquet in his Renault, who was 17th. German Adrian Sutil in a Force India was 19th and his teammate Italian Giancarlo Fisichella was 20th, an outcome that meant they fill the back row of the grid. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Raikkonen buys Sharon Stones Corvette at F1 charity do May 25, 2008
McLarens Lewis Hamilton, Hondas Jenson Button, Red Bull's Mark Webber and Renault's Nelson Piquet were among drivers modelling a collection designed by Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestones daughter Petra. Reuters. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Raikkonen buys Stone's Corvette May 24, 2008
McLaren's Lewis Hamilton, Honda's Jenson Button, Red Bull's Mark Webber and Renault's Nelson Piquet were among drivers modelling a collection designed by Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone's daughter Petra. Today in Sports. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
World-class field fills Indy 500 May 24, 2008
Whether it was former Formula One champions Nigel Mansell of England or Nelson Piquet of Brazil or Englishman Graham Hill pulling into the winner's circle, international contingents have been as much a part of Indianapolis as Jim Nabors singing Back Home Again in Indiana on race day. The Indy 500 has always been an international race, said Ed Carpenter, one of 13 Americans in this year's field and the stepson of Indy Racing League founder and Indy boss Tony George. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Grand Prix races abound, but there's only one Monaco May 24, 2008
" More Coverage Related Articles Today in Sports Yet the course does not gain plaudits from all drivers, and one of the most memorable descriptions of the race is also one of the most critical. "Tell you the truth, I hate Monaco," said Nelson Piquet, a triple world champion, who never won there. "It's like riding a bicycle around your living room. " Perhaps that is why Nelson Piquet Jr., his son, did not finish his two Monaco races in the lower series, called GP2. He is of two minds about the... (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
McLarens Hamilton clocks fastest time in free practice May 23, 2008
Brazilian Nelson Piquet, Alonso's struggling rookie team mate, had earlier made a similar mistake and hit the barriers at the same spot ... Nelson Piquet Jr. (Bra) Renault 1:17. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Raikkonen fastest in F1 opening practice May 22, 2008
Double Monaco winner Fernando Alonso took seventh, as his Renault teammate Nelson Piquet continued to struggle. The rookie was only 18th fastest in the session, 1. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Determined Hamilton sets the pace at practice for Monaco GP, Ferraris close May 22, 2008
Alonso swiped the wall to lose his wing while Nelson Piquet Jr., who has failed to finish three of the season's first five races, got his tires stuck. BMW Sauber's Robert Kubica, an outside favorite to win Sunday, was more than a second behind with a time of 1:16. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Piquet confident points will come May 15, 2008
After five Formula One races without so much as a point or a top-10 finish, Brazilian rookie Nelson Piquet did his best to sound upbeat about his prospects. "Some drivers take a bit more time to learn, some get it straight at the beginning," said the 22-year-old Renault driver after crossing the line 15th in last weekend's Turkish Grand Prix. (International Herald Tribune)
Hat-trick for Massa May 12, 2008
Nelson Piquet (Bra) Renault 1 lap; 16. Adrian Sutil (Ger) Force India-Ferrari 1 lap; 17. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
2008 Turkish GP Qualifying May 11, 2008
Fernando Alonso qualified well inside the top ten in seventh but his Renault partner Nelson Piquet struggled again. The Brazilian could only manage 17th after having a spin. (Suite101.com)
Flying start for champ Raikkonen edges Hamilton in practice May 10, 2008
Nelson Piquet Jr (Bra) Renault 1:29. 212, 17. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Frank Williams May 4, 2008
Amazingly enough his team won the constructors championship both that year and the next year and added the drivers championship to boot with Nelson Piquet. As always though it seemed as if life had one more blow for Frank and in 1994 crashed and died in a Williams at Imola. (Suite101.com)
Spanish Grand Prix: Following in their fathers' Formula One tire tracks May 2, 2008
While the phrase, "like father, like son," is probably the first to come to mind concerning Nico Rosberg, Nelson Piquet Jr. and Kazuki Nakajima, these three sons of former Formula One drivers who are now racing in the series themselves probably resemble each other more than they do their famous dads. And their presence at the top, where there have never been so many "sons of" before, probably says more about the sport today than it does about their respective families. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
FORMULA ONE: Spain sees red as Ferrari dominates May 2, 2008
On Lap 7, Nelson Piquet Jr. ran into Sebastien Bourdais in the other Toro Rosso as he tried to pass him on the inside at Turn 10 and both drivers retired from the race. Anthony Davidson dropped out with a broken Super Aguri car on Lap 8. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Ferrari's Massa wins Bahrain Grand Prix Apr 7, 2008
Nelson Piquet Jr. retired after 35 laps alongside Button and Vettel with a gearbox problem. Kubica moved temporarily into first again after 40 laps when Massa pitted for the second time, but the Polish driver was in the pit lane himself at the next chance to lose the lead. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Renault can still be a winner Mar 27, 2008
Alonso has now returned to the French team, where he is partnered with Brazilian rookie Nelson Piquet, but struggled to eighth place in Malaysia last weekend after finishing fourth in the Australian season-opener. His view of the future seemingly differed from Briatore's, with the Spaniard telling the As sports daily on Monday he was not expecting any big step forward. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Malaysian Grand Prix results Mar 24, 2008
Nelson Piquet Jr., Brazil, Renault, 56, 1:32:50. 757. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Hamilton sets early pace in Sepang Mar 22, 2008
Renault pair and Nelson Piquet Jr. were sixth and seventh quickest in the first practice session, but sank down the timesheets in the afternoon, adding to concern over the competitiveness of the French outfit. Red Bull's Mark Webber had an engine failure in the opening session but did take his place in the afternoon. (CNN -- International)
Hamilton best in Malaysian GP practice Mar 21, 2008
Renault pair Fernando Alonso and Nelson Piquet Jr. were sixth and seventh quickest in the first practice session, but sank down the timesheets in the afternoon, adding to concern over the competitiveness of the French outfit. 2008. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Ferraris set early Malaysia pace Mar 21, 2008
Nelson Piquet Jr (Brz) Renault 1:37. 034 8. (BBC Sport)
2008 Malaysian GP Preview Mar 18, 2008
His team-mate Nelson Piquet Jr will be looking to improve after a difficult maiden race weekend. DATE OF RACE: Sunday 23rd March, 2008. (Suite101.com)
Formula One-Australian Grand Prix Results Mar 17, 2008
Nelson Piquet Jr., Brazil, Renault, 30. Felipe Massa, Brazil, Ferrari, 29. (International Herald Tribune)
2008 Australian GP Review Mar 16, 2008
Nelson Piquet Jr had a torrid time and lined up in 21st, the same position from which his father started his Formula 1 career ... Nelson PIQUET Jr (Renault). (Suite101.com)
Australian GP Mar 16, 2008
Nelson Piquet Jr., Brazil, Renault, 1:28 ... 31st lap: There is only 12 left running and Nelson Piquet Jr. isn't one of them. (Guardian Unlimited)
Webber raises podium hope Mar 15, 2008
Brazil's Nelson Piquet jnr, one of two F1 rookies in the field and the son of the three-time world champion, had a tough day with "a few little problems" with his Renault, which cut short his track time in the afternoon. He finished with a best lap of 1:29. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Hamilton wins pole for Australian Grand Prix Mar 15, 2008
His Force India teammate Giancarlo Fisichella, the 2005 Australian GP champion, also failed to advance along with four-time Champ Car series champion Sebastien Bourdais in the Toro Rosso, Super Aguri pair Nakajima Sato and Anthony Davidson and Renault No. 2 Nelson Piquet Jr., son of three-time drivers champion Nelson Piquet. 2008 The Associated Press. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Reigning champion Raikkonen quickest in season-opening practice Mar 15, 2008
Nelson Piquet Jr., son of three-time drivers champion Nelson Piquet, was timed at 1:30. 357 in his first official F1 drive before spinning his Renault and finishing facing the oncoming traffic prompting the red flag to be brought out. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Car notes: Preview of Formula 1 season Mar 15, 2008
Renault (Fernando Alonzo, Spain, and Nelson Piquet Jr., Brazil): Being treated as an equal with Hamilton with McLaren last year didn't sit well with Alonzo ... Piquet is the son of three-time world champion Nelson Piquet. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Off-track maneuvering overshadows F1's season-opening Australian GP Mar 15, 2008
The Spaniard is joined by a rookie teammate in Nelson Piquet Jr. son of 1987 champion Nelson Piquet. The first race will not be easy, but I am looking forward to it and the beginning of the championship, Alonso said. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Alonso upbeat about future despite slow start Mar 15, 2008
" Alonso won the world title with Renault in 2005 and 2006 before switching to McLaren last season but knows his prospects of a triumphant return to the French team this year are gloomy. His team mate, Nelson Piquet Jr, qualified way back in 21st position but Alonso said there were still plenty of positives. SMALLER GAP "In the second qualifying session, we were something like eight-tenths (of a second) behind the fastest team," he said. "That was a little bit of a nice surprise because we are... (International Herald Tribune)
