Williams
Riccardo Patrese finished P11 in the 1988 World Drivers' Championship with 8 points. Across 16 races: 0 wins, 0 podiums and 0 pole positions, with a best finish of P4.
| Round | Race | Team | Grid | Finish | Points | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brazilian Grand Prix | Williams | 8 | P22 | Engine | |
| 2 | San Marino Grand Prix | Williams | 6 | P13 | +2 Laps | |
| 3 | Monaco Grand Prix | Williams | 8 | P6 | 1 | +1 Lap |
| 4 | Mexican Grand Prix | Williams | 17 | P22 | Engine | |
| 5 | Canadian Grand Prix | Williams | 11 | P19 |
| Engine |
| 6 | Detroit Grand Prix | Williams | 10 | P16 | Electrical |
| 7 | French Grand Prix | Williams | 15 | P23 | Brakes |
| 8 | British Grand Prix | Williams | 15 | P8 | +1 Lap |
| 9 | German Grand Prix | Williams | 13 | P21 | Spun off |
| 10 | Hungarian Grand Prix | Williams | 6 | P6 | 1 | +1 Lap |
| 11 | Belgian Grand Prix | Williams | 5 | P18 | Engine |
| 12 | Italian Grand Prix | Williams | 10 | P7 | Finished |
| 13 | Portuguese Grand Prix | Williams | 11 | P19 | Radiator |
| 14 | Spanish Grand Prix | Williams | 7 | P5 | 2 | Finished |
| 15 | Japanese Grand Prix | Williams | 11 | P6 | 1 | Finished |
| 16 | Australian Grand Prix | Williams | 6 | P4 | 3 | Finished |