Season snapshot
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Races | 16 |
| Drivers' champion | Alain Prost |
| Drivers' runner-up | Nigel Mansell |
| Drivers' third place | Nelson Piquet |
| Constructors' champion | Williams |
| Constructors' runner-up | McLaren |
| Constructors' third place | Team Lotus |
Championship podiums
Drivers
| Pos. | Driver | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alain Prost | McLaren | 72 |
| 2 | Nigel Mansell | Williams | 70 |
| 3 | Nelson Piquet | Williams | 69 |
Constructors
| Pos. | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Williams | 141 |
| 2 | McLaren | 96 |
| 3 | Team Lotus | 58 |
Calendar
- Round 1: Brazilian Grand Prix at Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet
- Round 2: Spanish Grand Prix at Circuito de Jerez
- Round 3: San Marino Grand Prix at Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari
- Round 4: Monaco Grand Prix at Circuit de Monaco
- Round 5: Belgian Grand Prix at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps