Monaco Grand Prix 1987 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Ayrton Senna delivered one of his greatest Monaco performances, controlling the race from pole position in tricky conditions to claim his second consecutive victory at the Principality. The Brazilian's mastery of the Lotus 99T through Monaco's narrow streets demonstrated his extraordinary feel for the circuit, while Nelson Piquet brought his Williams home in second after a solid drive. Michele Alboreto completed the podium for Ferrari, continuing the Scuderia's consistent point-scoring if not race-winning form.

The Monaco Grand Prix reinforced Senna's reputation as the master of street circuits and marginal conditions, where his supernatural sensitivity to grip levels gave him decisive advantages over rivals. His victory was particularly impressive given that Williams-Honda held superior power and technology, demonstrating that driver talent and circuit-specific skills could overcome technical deficits on the demanding streets of Monte Carlo. For Piquet, second place represented solid championship points in a race where Williams' advantages were neutralized by Monaco's tight confines and the premium placed on qualifying position and driver precision.