British Grand Prix 1987 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Nigel Mansell delivered one of the most dominant performances of his career at Silverstone, winning his home British Grand Prix to trigger unprecedented scenes of patriotic celebration. The Briton controlled the race from pole position, leading teammate Nelson Piquet home for Williams' second consecutive one-two finish while Ayrton Senna brought his Lotus home in third. The victory sent the capacity Silverstone crowd into raptures, with thousands of fans invading the track to celebrate their hero's triumph on British soil.

The British Grand Prix represented Mansell-mania at its peak, as the nation embraced their most successful racing driver since Jim Clark and Jackie Stewart. His victory demonstrated both the Williams FW11B's technical superiority and Mansell's own exceptional speed, particularly through Silverstone's high-speed corners where commitment and bravery were rewarded. The result put Mansell firmly in championship contention, though teammate Piquet's consistent scoring and tactical intelligence meant the title battle within Williams remained finely balanced.