McLaren
Alain Prost finished P1 in the 1986 World Drivers' Championship with 74 points. Across 16 races: 4 wins, 11 podiums and 1 pole position, with a best finish of P1.
| Round | Race | Team | Grid | Finish | Points | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brazilian Grand Prix | McLaren | 9 | P13 | Engine | |
| 2 | Spanish Grand Prix | McLaren | 4 | P3 | 4 | Finished |
| 3 | San Marino Grand Prix | McLaren | 4 | P1 | 9 | Finished |
| 4 | Monaco Grand Prix | McLaren | 1 | P1 | 9 | Finished |
| 5 | Belgian Grand Prix | McLaren | 3 |
| P6 |
| 1 |
| Finished |
| 6 | Canadian Grand Prix | McLaren | 4 | P2 | 6 | Finished |
| 7 | Detroit Grand Prix | McLaren | 7 | P3 | 4 | Finished |
| 8 | French Grand Prix | McLaren | 5 | P2 | 6 | Finished |
| 9 | British Grand Prix | McLaren | 6 | P3 | 4 | +1 Lap |
| 10 | German Grand Prix | McLaren | 2 | P6 | 1 | Out of fuel |
| 11 | Hungarian Grand Prix | McLaren | 3 | P20 | Accident |
| 12 | Austrian Grand Prix | McLaren | 5 | P1 | 9 | Finished |
| 13 | Italian Grand Prix | McLaren | 2 | P18 | Disqualified |
| 14 | Portuguese Grand Prix | McLaren | 3 | P2 | 6 | Finished |
| 15 | Mexican Grand Prix | McLaren | 6 | P2 | 6 | Finished |
| 16 | Australian Grand Prix | McLaren | 4 | P1 | 9 | Finished |