San Marino Grand Prix 1987 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Nigel Mansell claimed his first victory of the 1987 season at Imola, delivering a dominant performance that showcased the Williams-Honda FW11B's overwhelming superiority. The Briton controlled the San Marino Grand Prix from pole position, pulling clear of Ayrton Senna's Lotus-Honda while teammate Nelson Piquet retired with turbo problems. Michele Alboreto brought Ferrari home in third, giving the Tifosi some encouragement on their home circuit, though the Scuderia clearly lacked the pace to challenge Williams consistently.

The race marked the beginning of Mansell's spectacular season, where his raw speed and aggressive driving style would deliver six victories. His commanding performance at Imola demonstrated why many considered him the fastest driver on the grid, though his teammate Piquet possessed tactical intelligence and consistency that would ultimately prove decisive in the championship battle. Senna's second place for Lotus confirmed that Honda's customer team remained competitive, with the Brazilian extracting maximum performance from machinery that matched Williams for power but lacked the FW11B's refined chassis and active suspension technology.