1987 Season

Nelson Piquet secured the drivers’ championship, driving for Williams, while Williams Racing also claimed the constructors’ title. The season consisted of 16 races and featured five different race winners. Nigel Mansell achieved the most victories with six wins, followed by Alain Prost and Nelson Piquet with three each, Ayrton Senna with two, and Gerhard Berger with two late-season wins for Ferrari.

The championship battle was closely contested in the first half of the season. Early rounds saw Alain Prost, Ayrton Senna, and Nigel Mansell trading the lead, with Senna leading after round 5 and 6. Nelson Piquet’s consistent points finishes and podiums allowed him to take the lead after round 8, which he maintained for the remainder of the season. By round 11, Piquet had established a significant points advantage, and he finished the season with 73 points, ahead of Mansell (61) and Senna (57).

Williams Racing dominated the constructors’ standings, finishing with 137 points and nine wins, well ahead of McLaren (76 points, three wins) and Team Lotus (64 points). The season was marked by high mechanical attrition, with engine and turbo failures accounting for a large number of retirements.

The 1987 season was part of the turbocharged era in Formula 1, with reliability playing a critical role in the championship outcome. Williams’ technical superiority and Piquet’s consistency were decisive factors in both titles. No specific record-breaking achievements or notable weather events are indicated in the provided data.