Nelson Piquet loses appeal to overturn $950k fine for Hamilton remarks
Nelson Piquet tried in vain to overturn the court’s decision to fine him for making racial remarks with regard to Lewis Hamilton.
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Nelson Piquet in trouble once again after jewel controversy
Nelson Piquet was banned from the Formula 1 paddock for making racial and homophobic remarks about Lewis Hamilton, but it now seems the Brazilian is in trouble once again.
Ex-F1 driver Nelson Piquet fined a million dollars for homophobic comments
Former Formula 1 driver, Nelson Piquet was fined for disparaging Lewis Hamilton in a racist and homophobic manner. A court ruling issued on Friday, March 24, ordered the 70-year-old to pay five million Brazilian Reals, or $950,000.