| Races | 14 |
| Race Starts | 13 |
| Drivers' Titles | 0 |
| Constructors' Titles | 0 |
| Victories | 1 |
| Poles | 0 |
| Fastest Laps | 1 |
| Podiums | 4 |
| Points | 27 |
| Laps | 1050 |
| Laps Led | 8 |
| One/two finishes | 0 |
| Year | Race | Nr | Driver | Team | Constructor | Model | Engine | Spec | Gr | Ps | Fastest Lap | Led | Retired | Pts | Formula | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1981 | ITA | 7 | John Watson | Marlboro McLaren International | McLaren | MP4/1 | Ford Cosworth | DFV V8 3.0 | 7 | DNF | 01:39.386 | Accident | 0 | F1 | |
| 5 | 1981 | NED | 7 | John Watson | Marlboro McLaren International | McLaren | MP4/1 | Ford Cosworth | DFV V8 3.0 | 8 | DNF | 01:22.640 | Ignition | 0 | F1 | |
| 4 | 1981 | AUT | 7 | John Watson | Marlboro McLaren International | McLaren | MP4/1 | Ford Cosworth | DFV V8 3.0 | 12 | 6 | 01:38.650 | 1 | F1 | ||
| 3 | 1981 | GER | 7 | John Watson | Marlboro McLaren International | McLaren | MP4/1 | Ford Cosworth | DFV V8 3.0 | 0 | T | Practice | 0 | F1 | ||
| 2 | 1981 | GBR | 7 | John Watson | Marlboro McLaren International | McLaren | MP4/1 | Ford Cosworth | DFV V8 3.0 | 0 | T | Practice | 0 | F1 | ||
| 1 | 1981 | FRA | 7 | - | Marlboro McLaren International | McLaren | MP4/1 | Ford Cosworth | DFV V8 3.0 | 0 | S | Spare car | 0 | F1 |
Sponsors: Marlboro, Unipart, Valvoline
TRANSMISSION
Gearbox: Hewland/McLaren five-speed
Driveshafts: McLaren/Löbro
Clutch: Borg & Beck/AP
CHASSIS
Front suspension: Top rocker arms, lower wishbones, inboard springs
Rear suspension: Top rocker arms, lower wishbones, inboard springs
Suspension dampers: Koni
Wheel diameter: front: 13 in. rear: 13 in.
Wheel rim widths: front: 11 in. rear: 16 in.
Tyres: Michelin
Brakes: Lockheed
Brake pads: Ferodo
Steering: McLaren
Radiators: Marston
Fuel tank: ATL
Battery: Furukawa
Instruments: Smiths
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 105.1 in./2669.5 mm
Track: front: 71 in./1803 mm rear: 66 in./1676 mm
Gearbox weight: 120 lb/54 kg
Chassis weight (tub): 80 lb/36 kg
Formula weight: 1300 lb/590 kg
Fuel capacity: 42 gal/191 litres
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: 11,100
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/Contactless
Weight: 360 lb/163 kg
Fuel and oil: Valvoline
Sparking plugs: Champion