Japanese- Championship
- 12th66 pts to the leader
- Points
- 7pts16 rounds started
Satoru Nakajima, a Japanese driver, raced for Team Lotus in the 1987 Formula 1 season with car number 11. Nakajima was born on 23 February 1953. Nakajima finished 12th in the 1987 drivers' championship with 7 points and no wins or podiums – 66 points behind champion Nelson Piquet.
Nakajima's best result was 4th at the British Grand Prix. Nakajima's teammate was Ayrton Senna; Nakajima trailed their qualifying head-to-head 0–16 and trailed the race head-to-head 2–14.
Nakajima scored points in 4 of 16 Grands Prix. From grid to flag, Nakajima gained a net 60 places across 10 classified finishes. Nakajima scored 11% of Team Lotus's 1987 total of 64 points.
Final 1987 results after 16 rounds. Data: Jolpica F1 API.
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Satoru Nakajima: quick facts
Short answers about Nakajima's 1987 season.
What team did Satoru Nakajima drive for in 1987?
Satoru Nakajima drove for Team Lotus in the 1987 Formula 1 season.
What car number did Satoru Nakajima use in 1987?
Satoru Nakajima raced with car number 11 in 1987.
How many points did Satoru Nakajima score in 1987?
Satoru Nakajima scored 7 points in 1987 and finished 12th in the drivers' championship, 66 points behind champion Nelson Piquet.
How many races did Satoru Nakajima win in 1987?
Satoru Nakajima did not win a Grand Prix in 1987. Nakajima's best result was 4th at the British Grand Prix.
Who was Satoru Nakajima's teammate in 1987?
Ayrton Senna was Satoru Nakajima's teammate at Team Lotus in 1987. Nakajima trailed the qualifying head-to-head 0–16 and trailed the race head-to-head 2–14.
