McLaren
Ayrton Senna finished P2 in the 1989 World Drivers' Championship with 60 points. Across 16 races: 6 wins, 7 podiums and 13 pole positions, with a best finish of P1.
| Round | Race | Team | Grid | Finish | Points | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brazilian Grand Prix | McLaren | 1 | P11 | +2 Laps | |
| 2 | San Marino Grand Prix | McLaren | 1 | P1 | 9 | Finished |
| 3 | Monaco Grand Prix | McLaren | 1 | P1 | 9 | Finished |
| 4 | Mexican Grand Prix | McLaren | 1 | P1 | 9 | Finished |
| 5 | United States Grand Prix | McLaren | 1 |
| P15 |
| Electrical |
| 6 | Canadian Grand Prix | McLaren | 2 | P7 | Engine |
| 7 | French Grand Prix | McLaren | 2 | P26 | Differential |
| 8 | British Grand Prix | McLaren | 1 | P25 | Spun off |
| 9 | German Grand Prix | McLaren | 1 | P1 | 9 | Finished |
| 10 | Hungarian Grand Prix | McLaren | 2 | P2 | 6 | Finished |
| 11 | Belgian Grand Prix | McLaren | 1 | P1 | 9 | Finished |
| 12 | Italian Grand Prix | McLaren | 1 | P13 | Engine |
| 13 | Portuguese Grand Prix | McLaren | 1 | P17 | Collision |
| 14 | Spanish Grand Prix | McLaren | 1 | P1 | 9 | Finished |
| 15 | Japanese Grand Prix | McLaren | 1 | P11 | Disqualified |
| 16 | Australian Grand Prix | McLaren | 1 | P15 | Collision |