Autosport recalls the dramatic 1987 British Grand Prix
Autosport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 10:01 AM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
Autosport's latest episode of From the Archive reflects on the 1987 British Grand Prix, held in July. The race featured a notable rivalry between Williams team-mates Nelson Piquet and Nigel Mansell, culminating in one of Formula 1's most memorable overtakes. Hosts Kevin Turner, Maurice Hamilton, and Damien Smith provide insights from those who experienced the historic event. The discussion highlights the significance of the race in the broader context of F1 history.
- •The 1987 British Grand Prix took place in July 1987.
- •Nelson Piquet and Nigel Mansell were key rivals during the race.
- •The race featured one of F1's greatest overtakes.
- •Kevin Turner hosts discussions with Maurice Hamilton and Damien Smith.
- •The episode is part of Autosport's From the Archive series.
- 10:01 AMAutosport — Autosport Retro video: Remembering the 1987 British GP
"The 1987 British Grand Prix provided a dramatic duel between Williams team-mates and championship rivals Nelson Piquet and Nigel Mansell, culminating in one of Formula 1’s greatest passes. In the latest episode of our From the Archive series, host Kevin Turner is joined by Maurice Hamilton and Damien Smith – both were there on that day in July 1987 but had very different ...Keep reading
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