| Races | 6 |
| Drivers' Titles | 0 |
| Constructors' Titles | 0 |
| Victories | 0 |
| Poles | 0 |
| Fastest Laps | 0 |
| Podiums | 1 |
| Points | 4 |
| Laps | 380 |
| One/two finishes | 0 |
| Year | Race | Nr | Driver | Team | Constructor | Model | Engine | Spec | Gr | Ps | Fastest Lap | Led | Retired | Pts | Formula | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1979 | ESP | 7 | John Watson | Marlboro Team McLaren | McLaren | M28B | Ford Cosworth | DFV V8 3.0 | 18 | DNF | 01:20.270 | Engine | 0 | F1 | |
| 3 | 1979 | RSA | 8 | Patrick Tambay | Marlboro Team McLaren | McLaren | M28 | Ford Cosworth | DFV V8 3.0 | 17 | 10 | 01:16.540 | 0 | F1 | ||
| 2 | 1979 | BRA | 8 | Patrick Tambay | Marlboro Team McLaren | McLaren | M28 | Ford Cosworth | DFV V8 3.0 | 0 | T | Practice accident | 0 | F1 | ||
| 1 | 1979 | ARG | 8 | Patrick Tambay | Marlboro Team McLaren | McLaren | M28 | Ford Cosworth | DFV V8 3.0 | 9 | DNF | Collision | 0 | F1 |
| Year | Race | Nr | Driver | Team | Constructor | Model | Engine | Spec | Gr | Ps | Fastest Lap | Led | Retired | Pts | Formula | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 1979 | AUT | 7 | - | Marlboro Team McLaren | McLaren | M28C | Ford Cosworth | DFV V8 3.0 | 0 | S | Spare car | 0 | F1 | ||
| 7 | 1979 | GER | 7 | - | Marlboro Team McLaren | McLaren | M28C | Ford Cosworth | DFV V8 3.0 | 0 | S | Spare car | 0 | F1 | ||
| 6 | 1979 | GBR | 7 | - | Marlboro Team McLaren | McLaren | M28C | Ford Cosworth | DFV V8 3.0 | 0 | S | Spare car | 0 | F1 | ||
| 5 | 1979 | FRA | 7 | John Watson | Marlboro Team McLaren | McLaren | M28C | Ford Cosworth | DFV V8 3.0 | 15 | 11 | 01:11.520 | 0 | F1 | ||
| 4 | 1979 | MON | 7 | John Watson | Marlboro Team McLaren | McLaren | M28C | Ford Cosworth | DFV V8 3.0 | 14 | 4 | 01:29.830 | 3 | F1 | ||
| 3 | 1979 | ESP | 8 | Patrick Tambay | Marlboro Team McLaren | McLaren | M28 | Ford Cosworth | DFV V8 3.0 | 20 | 13 | 01:20.910 | 0 | F1 | ||
| 2 | 1979 | USW | 8 | Patrick Tambay | Löwenbräu Team McLaren | McLaren | M28 | Ford Cosworth | DFV V8 3.0 | 19 | DNF | Collision | 0 | F1 | ||
| 1 | 1979 | RSA | 8 | Patrick Tambay | Marlboro Team McLaren | McLaren | M28 | Ford Cosworth | DFV V8 3.0 | 0 | T | Practice | 0 | F1 |
Sponsors: Marlboro, Castrol
TRANSMISSION
Gearbox: McLaren/Hewland six-speed
Driveshafts: McLaren
Clutch: Borg & Beck
CHASSIS
Front suspension: Top rocker arms, lower wishbones, inboard springs
Rear suspension: Lower and upper wishbones, lower rocker arm, inboard springs
Suspension dampers: Koni
Wheel diameter: front: 13 in. rear: 13 in.
Wheel rim widths: front: 11 in. rear: 18 in.
Tyres: Goodyear
Brakes: Lockheed
Brake pads: Ferodo
Steering: McLaren rack and pinion
Radiators: Marston
Fuel tank: Marston
Battery: Furukawa
Instruments: Smiths
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 113 in./2870 mm
Track: front: 70 in./1778 mm rear: 64 in./1626 mm
Gearbox weight: 125 lb/57 kg
Chassis weight (tub): 85 lb/38.5 kg
Formula weight: 1378 lb/625 kg
Fuel capacity: 40 gal/182 litres
Fuel consumption: 6 mpg/47 litres/100 km
ENGINE
Type: Ford Cosworth DFV
No. of cylinders: V8
Bore and stroke: 85.6 mm x 64.8 mm
Capacity: 2993 cc
Compression ratio: 12:1
Maximum power: 470 bhp (minimum)
Maximum rpm: 10,800
Valve sizes: 34.50 mm x 2/29 mm x 2
Valve lift: 10.4 mm
Valve timing: 102°
Pistons and rings: Cosworth
Bearings: Vandervell
Fuel injection: Lucas
Ignition system: Lucas
Weight: 360 lb/163 kg
Fuel and oil: Castrol
Sparking plugs: Champion