Under Pressure at Renault

Piquet Jr. Was Put Alongside Two-Time F1 Champion Alonso for the 2008 Campaign.

‘Crashgate’ Scandal

Following His Departure from Renault, Allegations Surfaced That Piquet Jr. Had Deliberately Crashed His Car to Enable His Teammate, Alonso, to Win the Race.

The Controversy That Ended Nelson Piquet Junior's F1 Career | F1

By David Miller

• Oct 8, 2026 • 4 min read

The Controversy That Ended Nelson Piquet Junior's F1 Career | F1

Direct Answer • Key Takeaway

Nelson Piquet Jr. - the Son of Three-Time F1 Champion Nelson Piquet - Made His F1 Debut with Renault in 2008.

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