Season snapshot
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Races | 15 |
| Drivers' champion | Nelson Piquet |
| Drivers' runner-up | Alain Prost |
| Drivers' third place | René Arnoux |
| Constructors' champion | Ferrari |
| Constructors' runner-up | Renault |
| Constructors' third place | Brabham |
Championship podiums
Drivers
| Pos. | Driver | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nelson Piquet | Brabham | 59 |
| 2 | Alain Prost | Renault | 57 |
| 3 | René Arnoux | Ferrari | 49 |
Constructors
| Pos. | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ferrari | 89 |
| 2 | Renault | 79 |
| 3 | Brabham | 72 |
Calendar
- Round 1: Brazilian Grand Prix at Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet
- Round 2: United States Grand Prix West at Long Beach
- Round 3: French Grand Prix at Circuit Paul Ricard
- Round 4: San Marino Grand Prix at Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari
- Round 5: Monaco Grand Prix at Circuit de Monaco