Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil · First GP: 1978
Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet is a 3.126 mi circuit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, featuring 11 turns. It has hosted 10 Grand Prix races since 1978.
Track Specs
3.126 mi
Length
11
Turns
Lap Record
1:32.507
Riccardo Patrese (1989)
GP History
10
Total Races
1
Race Title
Circuit Record Book
10
Total Races
4
Different Winners
5
Most Wins
N/A
Weather
Lap Record
Most Wins: Drivers
1982–1988
1978–1981
1983–1986
1989
Most Wins: Constructors
1984–1988
1978–1989
1981–1986
1982
1983
Longest Win Streak
Carlos Reutemann
2 consecutive wins (1978–1981)
Alain Prost: 2 wins (1984–1985)
Alain Prost: 2 wins (1987–1988)
Most recent winner: Nigel Mansell (1989, Ferrari)
Historical Winners
Circuit Analysis
Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet is a permanent road course of 5.031 km with 11 turns, run anti-clockwise. A full Grand Prix here is 61 laps, or 307 km of racing. At 2.2 turns per kilometre it has fewer corners per kilometre than the typical 2026 circuit, where the calendar average is 3.2. Its last Grand Prix was in 1989.
Across 10 Grands Prix here, 4 different drivers have won. Alain Prost leads with 5 wins, and McLaren is the most successful team with 4. 1 of 10 races were won from pole position, and winners lined up P3.7 on the grid on average. The lowest starting slot to win was P6, by Alain Prost in 1985.
Where is Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet located?
Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
When did Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet first host a Formula 1 Grand Prix?
Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet hosted its first Formula 1 Grand Prix in 1978.
How long is the Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet circuit?
The Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet circuit is 5.031 km long with 11 turns.
What is the lap record at Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet?
The Formula 1 lap record at Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet is 1:32.507, set by Riccardo Patrese in 1989.
Who has won the most races at Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet?
Alain Prost leads all drivers with 5 wins at Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet.