Turbo Era3.0L NA or 1.5L Turbo

1987 F1 Season

Nelson Piquet · Williams · 3 wins from 16 races

World Champion
Nelson Piquet
Williams
Constructors\' Champion
Williams
Total Races
16
Champion Wins
3

Season Overview

The 1987 Formula 1 World Championship season featured 16 rounds. Nelson Piquet won the Drivers' Championship driving for Williams, claiming 3 victories throughout the season. The Williams team claimed the Constructors' Championship. This season was part of the turbo era of Formula 1, representing a pivotal chapter in the sport's technical evolution. The championship battle showcased the finest engineering and driving talent of the era, with teams pushing the boundaries of what was technically possible within the regulations. Each race weekend brought new challenges, strategic battles, and moments that would become part of Formula 1's rich history.

Technical Highlights

  • Williams dominated with 3 wins from 16 races
  • Nelson Piquet claimed the Drivers' Championship
  • Naturally aspirated formula

Key Moments

1

Nelson Piquet wins the 1987 World Championship

2

Williams claims 3 victories in 16 rounds

3

Williams wins the Constructors' Championship