Gerhard Berger has picked the 1987 Australian Grand Prix, which he won after fighting off Ayrton Senna, as his best and hardest race. The race in Adelaide served as the 1987 season finale, and while Nelson Piquet may have already had the title wrapped up, it was a thrilling end to the year nonetheless. Berger claimed pole position, going seven tenths quicker than Alain Prost, while Piquet and Senna formed an all-Brazilian second row. After being briefly passed by the title winner at the start, Berger quickly re-took the lead and began to pull away. With 20 laps to go, Piquet and retired and the Ferrari man looked comfortable. However, Senna then made a late charge and put the Austrian...
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