German Grand Prix 1987 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Nelson Piquet delivered a crucial victory at Hockenheim after teammate Nigel Mansell's retirement, taking control of the championship race with a perfectly judged performance on the ultra-fast German circuit. The Brazilian controlled the race from the front while Stefan Johansson secured an excellent second place for McLaren, capitalizing on Mansell's misfortune. Ayrton Senna completed the podium for Lotus, maintaining his consistent scoring despite lacking the machinery to challenge Williams regularly.

The German Grand Prix proved pivotal in the championship battle, as Piquet's victory combined with Mansell's retirement swung momentum decisively toward the Brazilian. His tactical intelligence was evident in the way he managed the race, extracting maximum points when his faster teammate suffered problems. The result demonstrated Piquet's championship pedigree, as he prioritized consistency and reliability over outright speed - a philosophy that would ultimately deliver his third World Championship despite Mansell winning more races throughout the season.