McLaren
John Watson finished P6 in the 1983 World Drivers' Championship with 22 points. Across 14 races: 1 win, 3 podiums and 0 pole positions, with a best finish of P1.
| Round | Race | Team | Grid | Finish | Points | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brazilian Grand Prix | McLaren | 16 | P19 | Engine | |
| 2 | United States Grand Prix West | McLaren | 22 | P1 | 9 | Finished |
| 3 | French Grand Prix | McLaren | 14 | P26 | Engine | |
| 4 | San Marino Grand Prix | McLaren | 24 | P5 | 2 | +1 Lap |
| 6 | Belgian Grand Prix | McLaren | 20 |
| P22 |
| Collision |
| 7 | Detroit Grand Prix | McLaren | 21 | P3 | 4 | Finished |
| 8 | Canadian Grand Prix | McLaren | 20 | P6 | 1 | +1 Lap |
| 9 | British Grand Prix | McLaren | 24 | P9 | +1 Lap |
| 10 | German Grand Prix | McLaren | 23 | P5 | 2 | +1 Lap |
| 11 | Austrian Grand Prix | McLaren | 17 | P9 | +2 Laps |
| 12 | Dutch Grand Prix | McLaren | 15 | P3 | 4 | Finished |
| 13 | Italian Grand Prix | McLaren | 15 | P21 | Electrical |
| 14 | European Grand Prix | McLaren | 10 | P22 | Spun off |
| 15 | South African Grand Prix | McLaren | 15 | P21 | Disqualified |