Daniel Suarez NASCAR career updates reveal a weekend filled with racing milestones and family support across continents. While Suarez competed in Darlington for the opening playoff race of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series, his wife Julia Piquet made headlines supporting her legendary racing family and shining in a NASCAR-themed challenge.
Racing Families Connect Across Continents
At the Autódromo do Estoril in Brazil, Nelson Piquet, an icon in Formula One and father of Julia Piquet, participated in the Porsche Cup Brazil championship as the series reached its 21st season. Supporting Nelson trackside were Julia Piquet, her sister Kelley, and brother Nelson Piquet Jr. The Piquet legacy in motorsport was palpable—Nelson Piquet Sr. is a three-time World Champion, clinching his second title at Estoril, and was recognized by induction to the FIA Hall of Fame in 2017.
Meanwhile, Daniel Suarez, Julia’s husband and the 2016 NASCAR Xfinity Series champion, was racing at Darlington Raceway in South Carolina, where the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs began on August 31. Although Suarez did not secure a playoff spot this year, he is still striving for his first win of the season. The Monterrey, Mexico native, who has been driving the No. 99 car for Trackhouse Racing, will part ways with the team after the 2025 season, with both sides agreeing to end their partnership.
Recent NASCAR Results and What Lies Ahead
During Sunday’s event at Darlington, Suarez finished in 25th position. The race was won by Joe Gibbs Racing’s Chase Briscoe, with Tyler Reddick, Erik Jones, John Hunter Nemechek, and AJ Allmendinger completing the top five. The next Cup Series event will be the Enjoy Illinois 300 at World Wide Technology Raceway, set for September 7. Fans can tune in live on USA Network at 3 p.m. ET or follow radio coverage on MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
Julia Piquet Aces NASCAR-Themed Challenge
While Suarez was focused on racing, Julia Piquet participated in a light-hearted social media challenge titled
“How well do you know your NASCAR husband,”
answering questions about Suarez’s career highlights, including his 2016 championship. Julia’s knowledge of Daniel’s NASCAR records impressed everyone, as she achieved a perfect score. The session was organized in partnership with WAGTalk, who later shared the event online, writing:
“NASCAR edition – no surprise Julia didn’t miss!!!”
—WAGTalk
Personal Milestones for Julia Piquet
Julia Piquet and Daniel Suarez have been together since March 2019, later marrying in July last year in Brasilia, her hometown. Reflecting on the special day, Julia said:
“Being able to get married in my hometown of Brasilia, where I lived for four years during high school, is very special,”
Piquet said in an exclusive interview with PEOPLE.
“It’s a place that I love. So, it really was a no brainer.”
—Julia Piquet, Health and Integrative Nutrition Coach
Julia brings her own credentials to the global stage as a certified health and integrative nutrition coach, having completed her studies at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She has also been featured in the Netflix docuseries “NASCAR: Full Speed,” offering viewers a closer look at her involvement in the sport and her partnership with Daniel.
The Road Forward for Suarez and Piquet
As the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series unfolds—with Daniel Suarez seeking victory in the remaining races and preparing for a major career transition—Julia Piquet continues to support both her family’s motorsport ventures and her husband’s achievements. Her recent public appearances and strong performance in fan challenges highlight the dynamic partnership between the couple. Motorsport fans and followers of the Suarez and Piquet families can expect more inspiring moments as the racing season advances and both continue to make their mark on and off the track.
