Williams
Riccardo Patrese finished P7 in the 1990 World Drivers' Championship with 23 points. Across 16 races: 1 win, 1 podium and 0 pole positions, with a best finish of P1.
| Round | Race | Team | Grid | Finish | Points | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States Grand Prix | Williams | 12 | P9 | +1 Lap | |
| 2 | Brazilian Grand Prix | Williams | 4 | P13 | Oil pressure | |
| 3 | San Marino Grand Prix | Williams | 3 | P1 | 9 | Finished |
| 4 | Monaco Grand Prix | Williams | 4 | P13 | Distributor | |
| 5 | Canadian Grand Prix | Williams | 9 |
| P18 |
| Brakes |
| 6 | Mexican Grand Prix | Williams | 2 | P9 | Finished |
| 7 | French Grand Prix | Williams | 6 | P6 | 1 | Finished |
| 8 | British Grand Prix | Williams | 7 | P21 | Chassis |
| 9 | German Grand Prix | Williams | 5 | P5 | 2 | Finished |
| 10 | Hungarian Grand Prix | Williams | 2 | P4 | 3 | Finished |
| 11 | Belgian Grand Prix | Williams | 7 | P22 | Gearbox |
| 12 | Italian Grand Prix | Williams | 7 | P5 | 2 | Finished |
| 13 | Portuguese Grand Prix | Williams | 5 | P7 | +1 Lap |
| 14 | Spanish Grand Prix | Williams | 6 | P5 | 2 | Finished |
| 15 | Japanese Grand Prix | Williams | 7 | P4 | 3 | Finished |
| 16 | Australian Grand Prix | Williams | 6 | P6 | 1 | +1 Lap |