1987 Formula One World Championship

The 1987 Formula One season was the 38th of the championship. The champion was Nelson Piquet in a close battle.

1987 Formula One World Championship Media

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  Nelson Piquet (pictured in 1983) won his third and final Drivers' Championship, driving for Williams.

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  Piquet's teammate Nigel Mansell finished runner-up, despite having more victories he was unable to be as consistent as Piquet.

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  Ayrton Senna, driving for Lotus, finished third.

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  1982 World Champion Keke Rosberg retired before this season.