Alan Jones 1987 Toyota 87c Launch May 2026

Jones was "snapped up" by Toyota following the demise of the Beatrice F1 team, finding the lucrative offer to race in Japan attractive due to the lack of jet lag and favorable travel from Australia.

At the end of the 1987 season, the 87C was phased out as Toyota developed the all-new V8-powered for the following year. ALAN JONES 1987 TOYOTA 87C LAUNCH

The 87C was an evolution of previous Dome-built designs, featuring several technical advancements aimed at competing with dominant European marques like Porsche and Jaguar. Jones was "snapped up" by Toyota following the