Belgian- Championship
- 8th57 pts to the leader
- Points
- 16pts16 rounds started
Thierry Boutsen, a Belgian driver, raced for Benetton in the 1987 Formula 1 season with car number 20. Boutsen was born on 13 July 1957. Boutsen finished 8th in the 1987 drivers' championship with 16 points, 1 podium but no wins – 57 points behind champion Nelson Piquet.
Boutsen's best result was 3rd at the Australian Grand Prix. Boutsen's teammate was Teo Fabi; Boutsen led their qualifying head-to-head 13–3 and was level in the race head-to-head 8–8.
Boutsen scored points in 6 of 16 Grands Prix, with a best run of 3 points finishes in a row. From grid to flag, Boutsen lost a net 10 places across 9 classified finishes. Boutsen scored 57% of Benetton's 1987 total of 28 points.
Final 1987 results after 16 rounds. Data: Jolpica F1 API.
Season statistics
Wins
0
win rate
0%
Podiums
1
podium rate
6%
Poles
0
pole rate
Thierry Boutsen: quick facts
Short answers about Boutsen's 1987 season.
What team did Thierry Boutsen drive for in 1987?
Thierry Boutsen drove for Benetton in the 1987 Formula 1 season.
What car number did Thierry Boutsen use in 1987?
Thierry Boutsen raced with car number 20 in 1987.
How many points did Thierry Boutsen score in 1987?
Thierry Boutsen scored 16 points in 1987 and finished 8th in the drivers' championship, 57 points behind champion Nelson Piquet.
How many races did Thierry Boutsen win in 1987?
Thierry Boutsen did not win a Grand Prix in 1987. Boutsen's best result was 3rd at the Australian Grand Prix.
Who was Thierry Boutsen's teammate in 1987?
Teo Fabi was Thierry Boutsen's teammate at Benetton in 1987. Boutsen led the qualifying head-to-head 13–3 and was level in the race head-to-head 8–8.
