Portuguese Grand Prix 1987 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Alain Prost delivered a masterful performance at Estoril to claim his third victory of the season, demonstrating that skill and tactical intelligence could overcome Williams-Honda's technical superiority when circumstances aligned. The Frenchman controlled the Portuguese Grand Prix from the front while Gerhard Berger brought Ferrari home in second, with championship leader Nelson Piquet securing crucial third-place points despite a challenging weekend. Mansell's retirement further extended Piquet's championship advantage heading into the final two races.

The Portuguese Grand Prix highlighted Prost's enduring class, as he extracted maximum performance from McLaren's outgunned MP4/3 to beat faster machinery through superior racecraft and car management. His victory demonstrated why he was considered Formula 1's most complete driver - capable of winning even when lacking the best car through tactical intelligence and smooth driving style. For Piquet, third place was sufficient to maintain a commanding championship lead, showcasing his pragmatic approach of accumulating points rather than risking everything for victories.