Seven years after the sport came under the control of FOCA Formula 1 was more intercontinental than ever and the coverage was increasingly benefiting from the latest recording technologies From a standing start in Brazil through 16 races 4 continents and a flying finish in Adelaide the 1987 season provided nonstop entertainment with spectacular racing all supported by onboard and pitlane footage technical insights and characterful interviews WilliamsHonda teammates Nigel Mansell and Nelson Piquet fought it out all season long whilst checking for Ayrton Sennas Lotus and the McLaren of Alain Prost in their rearview mirrors Mansell should have had it with 6 wins to Piquets three but a crash in Japan settled the title in the Brazilians favour Narrated by AcademyAwardwinning actor Peter Ustinov