• iconNews
  • videos
  • entertainment
  • Home
  • News
    • UK News
    • US News
    • Australia
    • Ireland
    • World News
    • Weird News
    • Viral News
    • Sport
    • Technology
    • Science
    • True Crime
    • Travel
  • Entertainment
    • Celebrity
    • TV & Film
    • Netflix
    • Music
    • Gaming
    • TikTok
  • LAD Originals
    • Say Maaate to a Mate
    • Daily Ladness
    • Lad Files
    • UOKM8?
    • FreeToBe
    • Extinct
    • Citizen Reef
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • LADbible Group
  • UNILAD
  • SPORTbible
  • GAMINGbible
  • Tyla
  • UNILAD Tech
  • FOODbible
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Threads
Snapchat
TikTok
YouTube

LAD Entertainment

YouTube

LAD Stories

Submit Your Content
What Is Nelson Piquet’s Net Worth In 2022?

Home> Sport

Published 13:10 1 Jul 2022 GMT+1

What Is Nelson Piquet’s Net Worth In 2022?

All you need to know about Nelson Piquet’s Net Worth

Tom Hennessy

Tom Hennessy

Although Piquet is now in the headlines for shockingly referring to Lewis Hamilton using a racial slur, his public profile is built upon his legacy as being among the greatest Formula One drivers in history. 

Hailing from Rio de Janeiro, Piquet self-funded his racing career, beginning with 20 hp karting in his native Brazil.

The Brazilian subsequently moved to Europe where stunning Formula Three successes billing him as a prodigy. 

He went on to win three championships and tot up 23 Gran Prix wins. 

Advert

Now long retired and at the helm of a range of businesses, many are wondering what Nelson Piquet’s net worth is?

What Is Nelson Piquet’s Net Worth?

As of 2022, the former Brabham driver’s net worth is an estimated $200 million (£164.2 million), according to Vimbuzz.com and other sources.

This wealth is the sum-total of prize money from his driving career, which makes up the majority of his wealth, plus his self-founded company, Autotrac.

After his Formula One career, Piquet could not tear himself from the track. He participated in Indy car racing in the USA, a spell marred with injuries and engine problems.

Advert

The Brazilian subsequently raced sports cars, including an 8th placed finish at Le Mans, the iconic 24 hour long race. 

His personal life has been described as that of the stereotypical play-boy racing driver.

He earned and lost a series of small fortunes in business ventures. Piquet had a year-long marriage in 1976, before his second marriage which produced three children.

He is now married to Brazilian Vivianne de Souza Leao, with whom he has two children.

He also has a 64 foot yacht, valued at $15 million, and a private jet considered one of the fastest in the world. 

Advert

Even prior to his comments about Lewis Hamilton, the Brazilian has never been a stranger to controversy. 

In 1988 he called his rival Nigel Mansell, an "uneducated blockhead" and dubbed his wife Roseanne "ugly”. 

In 2021, Piquet used the racially offensive Portuguese term "neguinho" when discussing an incident between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen at the 2021 British Grand Prix. 

These comments have now resurfaced, prompting Piquet to apologise for his remarks amid a tidal wave of anger from the F1 Community and social media users.

Featured Image Credit: Alamy

Topics: Formula 1, Lewis Hamilton, Racism, Celebrity Net Worth

Tom Hennessy
Tom Hennessy

Advert

Advert

Advert

Choose your content:

a day ago
2 days ago
  • a day ago

    Brit ranked no.733 in world won't receive £99k prize money despite shock first round win at Wimbledon

    Oliver Tarvet won't see the money because of a sporting rule

    News
  • a day ago

    Jake Paul threatens to sue Piers Morgan over 'lies' following presenter's brutal response to fight victory

    Jake Paul had some scathing words for his critics on social media

    News
  • 2 days ago

    Jake Paul leaks brutal message from Anthony Joshua and issues UK fight demand

    The controversial YouTuber-turned-boxer revealed he is up for fighting Anthony Joshua in the UK

    News
  • 2 days ago

    Jake Paul accused of ‘killing boxing’ after 'staged' fight

    The influencer-turned-boxer won by unanimous decision in California

    News
  • What Is Lewis Hamilton's Net Worth In 2022?
  • Max Verstappen refused to film scene with Brad Pitt in new F1 movie
  • Georgia Toffolo's true net worth revealed after she shared the amount in joint bank account with James Watt
  • What Is Max Verstappen's Net Worth In 2022?