1987 Monaco Grand Prix
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Results from the 1987 Formula One Monaco Grand Prix held at Monaco on May 31, 1987.
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[edit] Increase in number of competitors
Traditionally the number of competitors permitted for the Grand Prix was lower than at other circuits due to the tight twisty nature of the track. Originally 16, it was increased to 20. This year it was increased to a full grid of 26. According to FISA this was to bring it into line with other Grands Prix but there were cynical views that this was done in order to reduce the number of nonqualifiers to appease the team sponsors. There was widespread concern about the results of overcrowding on the track and the speed different of various cars
[edit] Christian Danner's disqualification
In a practice accident, Christian Danner and Michele Alboreto tangled, resulting in a severe accident. FISA took the decision to disqualify Danner from the weekend - the first such event in the history of the Formula 1 World Championship. There were widespread objections throughout the paddock, particularly as there were several other practice accidents and it was felt that Danner had no more to blame than any other driver involved in these accidents.*
[edit] Race summary
Nigel Mansell led clearly from Ayrton Senna and Nelson Piquet. On lap 3, Philippe Streiff - still recovering from the effects of his accident in the 1987 Belgian Grand Prix, crashed heavily. Mansell's lead built up until lap 30 when he retired with a loss of turbo boost. This gave first place to Senna, who dominated the rest of the race, making a pit stop without losing the lead and setting fastest lap on lap 72.
Following the retirement of Derek Warwick and Eddie Cheever after fine drives with gearbox and engine failure respectively, Jonathan Palmer was promoted to 5th in his normally aspirated Tyrrell. Alain Prost retired from 3rd place with an engine failure with just 2 laps to go.
Piquet came home 2nd from Michele Alboreto in 3rd and Gerhard Berger in 4th. Palmer scored his first WDC points from Ivan Capelli for March.
Senna's victory was notable in that it was the first for a car with active suspension.
[edit] Classification
- Source:Murray Walker's 1987 Year Book,Clifford Frost plc.
[edit] Notes
- Fastest Lap: Ayrton Senna 1'27.685
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