Japanese Grand Prix

Round 15 · Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan

1987-11-01

Winner: Gerhard Berger (Ferrari)

P2
Ayrton Senna
Team Lotus · +17.384
P3
Stefan Johansson
McLaren · +17.694

Who won the 1987 Japanese Grand Prix?

The 1987 Japanese Grand Prix was won by Gerhard Berger driving for Ferrari, starting from pole position. Ayrton Senna finished second, +17.384 behind, with Stefan Johansson completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 14 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 15 of the 1987 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, Japan. Philippe Streiff was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 13 positions from P25 to finish P12.

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Race Results

PosDriverPts
1Gerhard Berger9
2Ayrton Senna6
3Stefan Johansson4
4Michele Alboreto3
5Thierry Boutsen2
6Satoru Nakajima1
7Alain Prost0
8Jonathan Palmer0
9Eddie Cheever0
10Derek Warwick0
11Riccardo Patrese0
12Philippe Streiff0
13Piercarlo Ghinzani0
14Yannick Dalmas0
15Nelson Piquet0
RRené Arnoux0
RAlex Caffi0
RRoberto Moreno0
RAlessandro Nannini0
RMartin Brundle0
RAndrea de Cesaris0
RTeo Fabi0
RChristian Danner0
RIvan Capelli0
RAdrián Campos0
RPhilippe Alliot0
WNigel Mansell0

1987 Japanese Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 1987 Japanese Grand Prix?+
Gerhard Berger (Ferrari) won the 1987 Japanese Grand Prix on 1987-11-01 at Suzuka Circuit.
Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 1987 Japanese Grand Prix?+
P1: Gerhard Berger (Ferrari). P2: Ayrton Senna (Team Lotus), +17.384 behind. P3: Stefan Johansson (McLaren), +17.694 behind.
Who was on pole position for the 1987 Japanese Grand Prix?+
Gerhard Berger took pole position for the 1987 Japanese Grand Prix.
Which team won the 1987 Japanese Grand Prix?+
Ferrari won the 1987 Japanese Grand Prix with Gerhard Berger taking victory.