P5
WCC Position
1
Wins
5
Podiums
0
Poles
34
Points
16
DNFs
Season Snapshot
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McLaren contested 14 grands prix in 1983 with John Watson and Niki Lauda. The team finished P5 in the World Constructors' Championship and scored 34 points, along with 1 win, 5 podiums, and 0 pole positions.
Their best classified finish came at the United States Grand Prix West, where John Watson brought the car home in P1. Across the season, McLaren scored in 9 rounds and recorded 16 DNFs.
Scoring rounds
64.3%
Points per round
2.4
Best finish
P1
Race Results
4 pts
Lauda
G924
Watson
G1619-
15 pts
Watson
G2219
Lauda
G2326
0 pts
Lauda
G1217-
Watson
G1426-
2 pts
Watson
G2452
Lauda
G1822-
0 pts
Lauda
G1515-
Watson
G2022-
4 pts
Watson
G2134
Lauda
G1813-
1 pts
Watson
G2061
Lauda
G1923-
1 pts
Lauda
G1561
Watson
G249-
2 pts
Watson
G2352
Lauda
G1814-
1 pts
Lauda
G1461
Watson
G179-
4 pts
Watson
G1534
Lauda
G1922-
0 pts
Lauda
G1320-
Watson
G1521-
0 pts
Watson
G1022-
Lauda
G1324-
0 pts
Lauda
G1211-
Watson
G1521-
| Rnd | Race | Driver | Grid | Pos | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet | Niki Lauda | 9 | 2 | 4 |
| John Watson | 16 | 19 | - | ||
| 2 | Long Beach | John Watson | 22 | 1 | 9 |
| Niki Lauda | 23 | 2 | 6 | ||
| 3 | Circuit Paul Ricard | Niki Lauda | 12 | 17 | - |
| John Watson | 14 | 26 | - | ||
| 4 | Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari | John Watson | 24 | 5 | 2 |
| Niki Lauda | 18 | 22 | - | ||
| 6 | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | Niki Lauda | 15 | 15 | - |
| John Watson | 20 | 22 | - | ||
| 7 | Detroit Street Circuit | John Watson | 21 | 3 | 4 |
| Niki Lauda | 18 | 13 | - | ||
| 8 | Circuit Gilles Villeneuve | John Watson | 20 | 6 | 1 |
| Niki Lauda | 19 | 23 | - | ||
| 9 | Silverstone Circuit | Niki Lauda | 15 | 6 | 1 |
| John Watson | 24 | 9 | - | ||
| 10 | Hockenheimring | John Watson | 23 | 5 | 2 |
| Niki Lauda | 18 | 14 | - | ||
| 11 | Red Bull Ring | Niki Lauda | 14 | 6 | 1 |
| John Watson | 17 | 9 | - | ||
| 12 | Circuit Park Zandvoort | John Watson | 15 | 3 | 4 |
| Niki Lauda | 19 | 22 | - | ||
| 13 | Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | Niki Lauda | 13 | 20 | - |
| John Watson | 15 | 21 | - | ||
| 14 | Brands Hatch | John Watson | 10 | 22 | - |
| Niki Lauda | 13 | 24 | - | ||
| 15 | Kyalami | Niki Lauda | 12 | 11 | - |
| John Watson | 15 | 21 | - |
Points Accumulation
R1R14
McLaren 1983 season FAQ
Where did McLaren finish in the 1983 F1 constructors' standings?
McLaren finished P5 in the 1983 World Constructors' Championship.
Who drove for McLaren in 1983?
John Watson and Niki Lauda drove for McLaren in the recorded 1983 results.
How many races did McLaren win in 1983?
McLaren won 1 race in 1983, with 5 podiums and 34 points.
Related Pages
McLaren Profile
Full team history and profile
1983 Season Overview
Complete 1983 F1 season recap
John Watson Profile
John Watson's career profile and season breakdown
Niki Lauda Profile
Niki Lauda's career profile and season breakdown
United States Grand Prix West 1983
Best team finish: P1
Brazilian Grand Prix 1983
Best team finish: P2