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Piquet came to the track locked in Bernie's boot
Ex-Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone has recalled his first memories of Nelson Piquet arriving into the sport, 40 years on from his Formula 1 win. Monday, March 30, 1980, saw Piquet record his first career win for Ecclestone's Brabham team at Long Beach. He would go on to win another 22 races and land three World Championship titles in process. Ecclestone has always had plenty of stories to share about all 33 drivers who became World Champions and, with Piquet, he was given a very early indication of just how committed the Brazilian was to reaching the pinnacle of motorsport. 40 years ago today, Nelson Piquet took his maiden Formula 1 victory around the streets of Long Beach. đ Fun fact:...
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