In Pictures: Daniel Suarez and Julia Piquet get married with Kelly Piquet, Mamba Smith and others in attendance

2016 NASCAR Xfinity Series champion Daniel Saurez has tied the knot with his fiance Julia Piquet in Brazil. The 32-year-old Cup Series racer shared a picture from this special moment in his life on social media.

Julia is the daughter of the legendary Formula 1 triple-world champion Nelson Piquet. She is an Instagram influencer and certified integrative nutrition health coach. She also maintains a separate Instagram account dedicated to her beloved 1966 Porsche 912 sports car.

The now-married couple began dating in 2012. Julia has practically become a regular sight at NASCAR trackside locations since then, particularly in the vicinity of the Trackhouse Racing Team's pit. After dating for almost 10 years, Saurez proposed to Piquet in 2022, during their vacation in France and Monaco.

Having been part of a racing family since childhood, Piquet is well aware of the intense demands of motorsport and has been supporting her fiance through the ups and downs of his career in the past few years. After being in a relationship for around 12 years, the couple recently decided to tie the knot. The wedding took place in Piquet's hometown in Brazil.

The wedding was attended by 160 guests, including the couple's parents and a star-studded crowd. Julia’s family, consisting of siblings Nelson Piquet Jr. and Kelly Piquet, as well as stepbrothers Geraldo, Pedro, and Laszlo Piquet, were present. The guest list also featured celebrities, such as former race car driver and renowned NASCAR analyst Mamba Smith.

The Mexico-based driver has shared a picture of the unforgettable moment via a post on X. Here's a look at the post, captioned:

"Married the love of my life 🙏🏽"

Apart from the NASCAR racer, renowned wedding videographer Lucas Freitas also shared some special moments from the wedding on his Instagram stories. Take a look:

Daniel Saurez waiting for his bride Julia Piquet's arrival (Photo via Lucas Freitas on Instagram)

Julia arriving with her father Nelson Piquet (Photo via Lucas Freitas on Instagram)

Kelly Piquet hits the dance floor after her sister Julia's wedding (Photo via Lucas Freitas on Instagram)

NASCAR analyst Mamba Smith on the dance floor after Daniel Saurez and Julia Piquet's wedding (Photo via Lucas Freitas on Instagram)

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A brief look at Daniel Saurez's 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season with Trackhouse Racing Team so far

After missing the Playoffs in 2023, Daniel Suarez was determined to make a strong comeback in the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season. Despite an average start this year, the Trackhouse Racing Team driver managed to secure his place in the 2024 Playoffs by winning at the Atlanta Motor Speedway.

Apart from the race at Atlanta, Saurez managed to finish twice in the Top 5 and four times in the Top 10. The 32-year-old has scored a total of 460 points in the regular season, placing him in 17th position in the driver's table.

The highlights of his season this year include the races at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Texas Motor Speedway, Iowa Speedway, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, and Sonoma Raceway, where the Mexico-based driver managed to score 47, 32, 36, 29, 26, and 26 points, respectively.

With just four races remaining in the regular season, it will be interesting to see how Saurez performs in the playoffs against the likes of Kyle Larson, Chase Elliott, Denny Hamlin, and other top drivers.