Nelson Piquet's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Racing
Nelson Piquet's Sports Injuries Table
| Type | Area | Date | Consequences | Content | How It Happened | Recovery Duration | Rehabilitation Details | Impact On Career | Psychological Impact | Previous Injuries | Return To Competition | Severity | Treatment | Medical Staff | Long Term Impact | Preventive Measures | Competition Missed | Initial Symptoms | Re Injury Risk | Support System | Rehabilitation Location |
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| Back Injuries | Lower Back | 1989-08-19 | He had difficulty sitting and driving for extended periods. | Piquet hit a curb at high speed, causing a jarring impact to his lower back. | Piquet experienced a lower back injury during a practice session at the 1989 Hungarian Grand Prix. | 1 month | He underwent chiropractic treatment and physiotherapy. | Piquet had to adjust his driving position to accommodate his injury. | The injury made Piquet more cautious during practice sessions. | Concussion in 1987 | 1989-09-24 | Moderate | Chiropractic treatment and physiotherapy | Team medical staff and specialized chiropractors | Occasional back pain, requiring ongoing management. | Improved seat cushioning and ergonomics in the car. | 1989 Belgian Grand Prix | Lower back pain, stiffness | Moderate | Team medical staff and family | Team facilities and specialized chiropractic clinic |
| Concussions | Head | 1987-07-05 | He lost consciousness temporarily and experienced dizziness and headaches. | The crash was severe, and Piquet's helmet was visibly damaged. Medical staff rushed to the scene immediately. | Nelson Piquet suffered a concussion during a high-speed crash at the 1987 San Marino Grand Prix. | 2 weeks | Piquet was monitored closely for signs of post-concussion syndrome and underwent cognitive and physical rest. | He missed the next race but returned to competition shortly after. | The crash affected Piquet's confidence temporarily, but he managed to regain his form. | None | 1987-07-20 | Moderate | Rest and observation | F1 medical team | No significant long-term impact reported. | Improved helmet technology and crash barriers were implemented. | 1987 French Grand Prix | Loss of consciousness, dizziness, headaches | Low | Team support and medical staff | Team medical facilities |
| Fractures | Right Ankle | 1992-05-23 | He was unable to walk without assistance and experienced significant pain. | The crash was one of the most violent of Piquet's career, and the car was severely damaged. | Piquet suffered a fractured right ankle during a crash at the 1992 Indianapolis 500. | 3 months | Piquet underwent surgery to repair the fracture, followed by physical therapy. | He missed several races and had to take a break from racing to fully recover. | The injury made Piquet reconsider his racing career, but he eventually decided to continue. | Concussion in 1987 | 1992-08-30 | Severe | Surgery and physical therapy | Indianapolis Motor Speedway medical team | Piquet experienced occasional pain and stiffness in his ankle. | Improved safety measures in car design and racing equipment. | Several races in the 1992 season | Severe pain, inability to walk | Moderate | Family, team, and medical staff | Specialized sports rehabilitation center |
Nelson Piquet's Sports Injuries Videos
Nelson Piquet's Crash at Indianapolis 1992 (HD 60 fps Test)
To run at the brickyard and did prematurely when he made heavy contact in turn four. The impact broke PK's ankles and kept him out of action.
Nelson Piquet's 1987 Imola accident at Tamburello
The news from Imola is dramatic. During the first practice session, Nelson Piquet had a colossal crash at over 200 miles per hour. Amazingly, he got out of the car and was taken to the hospital for observation overnight. He returned to the circuit looking fit and cheerful, ready for the race. Piquet mentioned he only had a minor issue with his left ankle but felt he could manage it for the race. However, the official view from Professor Sid Watkins, the medical adviser, was a different story.
Nelson Piquet crashed during practice for the 1992 Indianapolis 500.
P had set the sixth best time of the day with a speed of over 228 mph during his first appearance at Indie. However, he crashed, sustaining multiple fractures to both lower legs and feet, as well as a concussion. The impact was severe, requiring emergency crews 10 minutes to extract him from the wreckage. He underwent surgery at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis and will be out of action for at least a month.
