McLaren
Alain Prost finished P1 in the 1989 World Drivers' Championship with 81 points. Across 16 races: 4 wins, 11 podiums and 2 pole positions, with a best finish of P1.
| Round | Race | Team | Grid | Finish | Points | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brazilian Grand Prix | McLaren | 5 | P2 | 6 | Finished |
| 2 | San Marino Grand Prix | McLaren | 2 | P2 | 6 | Finished |
| 3 | Monaco Grand Prix | McLaren | 2 | P2 | 6 | Finished |
| 4 | Mexican Grand Prix | McLaren | 2 | P5 | 2 | Finished |
| 5 | United States Grand Prix | McLaren | 2 |
| P1 |
| 9 |
| Finished |
| 6 | Canadian Grand Prix | McLaren | 1 | P21 | Suspension |
| 7 | French Grand Prix | McLaren | 1 | P1 | 9 | Finished |
| 8 | British Grand Prix | McLaren | 2 | P1 | 9 | Finished |
| 9 | German Grand Prix | McLaren | 2 | P2 | 6 | Finished |
| 10 | Hungarian Grand Prix | McLaren | 5 | P4 | 3 | Finished |
| 11 | Belgian Grand Prix | McLaren | 2 | P2 | 6 | Finished |
| 12 | Italian Grand Prix | McLaren | 4 | P1 | 9 | Finished |
| 13 | Portuguese Grand Prix | McLaren | 4 | P2 | 6 | Finished |
| 14 | Spanish Grand Prix | McLaren | 3 | P3 | 4 | Finished |
| 15 | Japanese Grand Prix | McLaren | 2 | P12 | Collision |
| 16 | Australian Grand Prix | McLaren | 2 | P25 | Withdrew |