Nelson Piquet Jnr describes how he felt “emotionally consumed” by Crashgate, how Fernando Alonso was “dying to win more championships” and the biggest regret of his F1 career.
Nelson Piquet Jnr articles archive
Crashgate: The long shadow cast by F1’s notorious 2008 Singapore Grand Prix
F1 history
Posted onThe most notorious piece of cheating ever seen in Formula One took place on this day five years ago.
Piquet Jnr reveals how ‘Crashgate’ was planned
2008 F1 season
Posted onNelson Piquet Jnr has broken his silence over the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix conspiracy.
Piquet Jnr: Massa blames me for lost championship
Posted onNelson Piquet Junior has revealed that Felipe Massa still blames him for his lost 2008 drivers’ championship.
Piquet Jnr heading to NASCAR
Posted onNelson Piquet Jnr claims he will race in one of the NASCAR championships this year.
Nelson Piquet Jnr wants F1 return
Posted onNelson Piquet Jnr has issued a statement following the Renault verdict in which he tries to wash his hands of the conspiracy. Rather optimistically, he sets out his case for why he feels he should get an F1 drive in 2010: I can only hope that a team will recognise how badly I was stifled … Continue reading Nelson Piquet Jnr wants F1 return
Renault face Singapore hearing today
Posted onThe only foregone conclusion as Renault face the World Motor Sports Council today is what the verdict will be. Having revealed they will not contest the charges they caused a deliberate accident during the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix, a verdict of ‘guilty’ seems inevitable. But there are many more questions awaiting answers, some of which … Continue reading Renault face Singapore hearing today
Piquet-Renault scandal: more new evidence and complaints about leaks
Posted onSince Nelson Piquet Jnr’s statement leaked online yesterday the story has exploded, commanding back-page coverage on many of Britain’s daily papers and dominating the build-up to the Italian Grand Prix. There are accusations of blackmail, complaints about the media’s handling of the story, more material appearing online and statements flying around. Here’s a quick summary … Continue reading Piquet-Renault scandal: more new evidence and complaints about leaks
Did Piquet crash on purpose? (Poll)
Posted onAfter the Singapore Grand Prix last year there were some people who asked if Nelson Piquet Jnr crashed deliberately but many others – myself included – who rubbished the idea. But the FIA believes it is worth investigating and has launched a World Motor Sports Council hearing into the affair. So how many people believe … Continue reading Did Piquet crash on purpose? (Poll)
Renault face FIA hearing over Piquet’s Singapore GP crash
2009 F1 season
Posted onThe FIA has confirmed Renault are being called to answer charges they deliberately caused a crash to help Fernando Alonso win the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix.
Piquet Jnr and Alonso in Renault conspiracy claim
2008 Singapore Grand Prix
Posted onA Brazilian journalist claims Renault are to be investigated by the FIA over the result of last year’s Singapore Grand Prix.
2009 half-term F1 driver rankings part 1
Posted onThe summer break is the traditional mid-point of the season, and a good time to take stock of who’s doing well and who’s struggling so far this year. Here’s part one of my rankings of the F1 drivers so far this year including some of your observations from the forum:
Piquet’s scathing attack on Briatore
Posted onAs first reported here on Saturday, Nelson Piquet Jnr has been dropped by Renault. And a statement from the Brazilian today gives insight into the simmering resentment between him and team boss Flavio Briatore. We discussed the Renault situation last week and there was some disagreement over whether Briatore had compromised Piquet in trying to … Continue reading Piquet’s scathing attack on Briatore
Nelson Piquet Jnr dropped by Renault
Posted onThe Hungarian Grand Prix was Nelson Piquet Jnr’s last start for Renault, according to sources at the team. His replacement has not been officially confirmed but is expected to be Renault Development driver Romain Grosjean. Piquet’s replacement will either race at Valencia or Spa-Francorchamps, depending on whether the team’s appeal against its ban is successful.
Alonso and the Piquet-Renault fall-out
Posted onNelson Piquet Jnr looks increasingly unlikely to finish the season with Renault. Rumours have intensified since the Hungarian Grand Prix that he will be replaced at the team by Romain Grosjean. And details have emerged of a row between Renault boss Flavio Briatore, the driver, and his three-times champion father: