Nelson Piquet — F1 Pole Positions
Nelson Piquet Souto Maior has started 24 Formula 1 grands prix from pole position.
First pole: United States Grand Prix West, 30 Mar 1980. Most recent: Spanish Grand Prix, 27 Sep 1987. Won from pole 5 of 24.
Every Nelson Piquet F1 pole position
| Date | Grand Prix | Circuit | Race result | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Sep 1987 | Spanish Grand Prix | Jerez | P4 | 1987 |
| 6 Sep 1987 | Italian Grand Prix | Monza | P1 | 1987 |
| 16 Aug 1987 | Austrian Grand Prix | Red Bull Ring | P2 | 1987 |
| 12 Jul 1987 | British Grand Prix | Silverstone | P2 | 1987 |
| 13 Jul 1986 | British Grand Prix | Brands Hatch | P2 | 1986 |
| 25 May 1986 | Belgian Grand Prix | Spa-Francorchamps | DNF | 1986 |
| 25 Aug 1985 | Dutch Grand Prix | Zandvoort | P8 | 1985 |
| 21 Oct 1984 | Portuguese Grand Prix | Estoril | P6 | 1984 |
| 7 Oct 1984 | European Grand Prix | Nürburgring | P3 | 1984 |
| 9 Sep 1984 | Italian Grand Prix | Monza | DNF | 1984 |
| 19 Aug 1984 | Austrian Grand Prix | Red Bull Ring | P2 | 1984 |
| 22 Jul 1984 | British Grand Prix | Brands Hatch | P7 | 1984 |
| 24 Jun 1984 | Detroit Grand Prix | Detroit | P1 | 1984 |
| 17 Jun 1984 | Canadian Grand Prix | Gilles Villeneuve | P1 | 1984 |
| 6 May 1984 | San Marino Grand Prix | Enzo e Dino Ferrari | DNF | 1984 |
| 7 Apr 1984 | South African Grand Prix | Kyalami | DNF | 1984 |
| 28 Aug 1983 | Dutch Grand Prix | Zandvoort | DNF | 1983 |
| 15 Aug 1982 | Austrian Grand Prix | Red Bull Ring | DNF | 1982 |
| 27 Sep 1981 | Canadian Grand Prix | Gilles Villeneuve | P5 | 1981 |
| 31 May 1981 | Monaco Grand Prix | Monaco | DNF | 1981 |
| 12 Apr 1981 | Argentine Grand Prix | Juan y Oscar Gálvez | P1 | 1981 |
| 29 Mar 1981 | Brazilian Grand Prix | Nelson Piquet | P12 | 1981 |
| 28 Sep 1980 | Canadian Grand Prix | Gilles Villeneuve | DNF | 1980 |
| 30 Mar 1980 | United States Grand Prix West | Long Beach | P1 | 1980 |
Poles by season
Poles by circuit
| Circuit | Poles |
|---|---|
| Gilles Villeneuve | 3 |
| Red Bull Ring | 3 |
| Brands Hatch | 2 |
| Monza | 2 |
| Zandvoort | 2 |
| Detroit | 1 |
| Enzo e Dino Ferrari | 1 |
| Estoril | 1 |
| Jerez | 1 |
| Juan y Oscar Gálvez | 1 |
| Kyalami | 1 |
| Long Beach | 1 |
| Monaco | 1 |
| Nelson Piquet | 1 |
| Nürburgring | 1 |
| Silverstone | 1 |
| Spa-Francorchamps | 1 |
Poles by team
| Team | Poles |
|---|---|
| Brabham | 18 |
| Williams | 6 |
Frequently asked
How many F1 pole positions does Nelson Piquet have?
Nelson Piquet Souto Maior has started 24 Formula 1 grands prix from pole position.
When was Nelson Piquet's first F1 pole?
Nelson Piquet's first Formula 1 pole came at the United States Grand Prix West on 30 Mar 1980.
When was Nelson Piquet's most recent F1 pole?
Nelson Piquet's most recent Formula 1 pole came at the Spanish Grand Prix on 27 Sep 1987.
How many of Nelson Piquet's poles turned into wins?
Nelson Piquet won from pole 5 of 24 times.
Which circuit has Nelson Piquet taken most poles at?
Nelson Piquet has started on pole most often at Gilles Villeneuve — 3 times.
Seasons Nelson Piquet took pole in: 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987