Season snapshot
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Races | 16 |
| Drivers' champion | Alain Prost |
| Drivers' runner-up | Ayrton Senna |
| Drivers' third place | Damon Hill |
| Constructors' champion | Williams |
| Constructors' runner-up | McLaren |
| Constructors' third place | Benetton |
Championship podiums
Drivers
| Pos. | Driver | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alain Prost | Williams | 99 |
| 2 | Ayrton Senna | McLaren | 73 |
| 3 | Damon Hill | Williams | 69 |
Constructors
| Pos. | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Williams | 168 |
| 2 | McLaren | 84 |
| 3 | Benetton | 72 |
Calendar
- Round 1: South African Grand Prix at Kyalami
- Round 2: Brazilian Grand Prix at Autódromo José Carlos Pace
- Round 3: European Grand Prix at Donington Park
- Round 4: San Marino Grand Prix at Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari
- Round 5: Spanish Grand Prix at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya