1987 Formula One World Championship

The 1987 Formula One World Championship was a season of transition and intensity, blending the last great years of turbocharged engines with the rise of new talent on the grid. Contested over 16 races, the championship was won by Nelson Piquet, driving for Williams-Honda, who claimed his third and final world title. Although Piquet was consistent throughout the season, the year was overshadowed by the rivalry within his own team, as teammate Nigel Mansell often proved faster but suffered from crashes and misfortune that kept him from securing the championship. The internal tension between the two Williams drivers became a defining theme of the season. Another major storyline was the continuing impact of Ayrton Senna, racing for Lotus-Honda, who displayed flashes of brilliance and secured victories that cemented his reputation as a future star. The 1987 season also marked the last year the World Championship awarded a separate title for turbocharged engines, known as the Jim Clark Cup for naturally aspirated cars, won by Jonathan Palmer. It was a year of shifting dynamics in Formula One, balancing old rivalries, emerging heroes, and the final glory days of the turbo era before major rule changes arrived. \#MomentsOfLife #MoofLife\_Moment #MoofLife #FormulaOne #F1History #NelsonPiquet #NigelMansell #AyrtonSenna #RacingLegends