Lotus 87/3
The racing history of Lotus 87/3 is shown below including any races in non-Formula 1 events. This contains all significant races at which this car appeared.
| Race | Car | Driver | Result | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Monaco Grand Prix Monte Carlo - 31 May 1981 | Lotus 87 [3] - Cosworth DFV V8 | Elio de Angelis | Retired | 
| Spanish Grand Prix Jarama - 21 Jun 1981 | Lotus 87 [3] - Cosworth DFV V8 | Elio de Angelis | 5 | 
| French Grand Prix Dijon-Prenois - 5 Jul 1981 | Lotus 87 [3] - Cosworth DFV V8 | Elio de Angelis | 6 | 
| British Grand Prix Silverstone - 18 Jul 1981 | Lotus 87 [3] - Cosworth DFV V8 | Elio de Angelis | Retired | 
| German Grand Prix Hockenheim - 2 Aug 1981 | Lotus 87 [3] - Cosworth DFV V8 | Elio de Angelis | 7 | 
| Austrian Grand Prix Österreichring - 16 Aug 1981 | Lotus 87 [3] - Cosworth DFV V8 | Elio de Angelis | 7 | 
| Dutch Grand Prix Zandvoort - 30 Aug 1981 | Lotus 87 [3] - Cosworth DFV V8 | Elio de Angelis | 5 | 
| Italian Grand Prix Monza - 13 Sep 1981 | Lotus 87 [3] - Cosworth DFV V8 | Elio de Angelis | 4 | 
| Canadian Grand Prix Montréal - 27 Sep 1981 | Lotus 87 [3] - Cosworth DFV V8 | Elio de Angelis | 6 | 
| Caesars Palace Grand Prix Caesars Palace - 17 Oct 1981 | Lotus 87 [3] - Cosworth DFV V8 | Elio de Angelis | Retired | 
| South African Grand Prix Kyalami - 23 Jan 1982 | Lotus 87B [3] - Cosworth DFV V8 | Elio de Angelis | 8 | 
| Brazilian Grand Prix Rio de Janeiro - 21 Mar 1982 | Lotus 87B [3] - Cosworth DFV V8 | (Spare - not used in practice) | |
| United States Grand Prix West Long Beach - 4 Apr 1982 | Lotus 87B [3] - Cosworth DFV V8 | (Spare - not used in practice) |