1979 John Watson Driver Standings
| Grand Prix | Date | Team | Race Pos. | Pts. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 21 Jan | McLaren Ford | 3 | 4 |
| Brazil | 04 Feb | McLaren Ford | 8 | 0 |
| South Africa | 03 Mar | McLaren Ford | DNF | 0 |
| USA West | 08 Apr | McLaren Ford | DNF | 0 |
| Spain | 29 Apr | McLaren Ford | DNF | 0 |
| Belgium | 13 May | McLaren Ford | 6 | 1 |
| Monaco | 27 May | McLaren Ford | 4 | 3 |
| France | 01 Jul | McLaren Ford | 11 | 0 |
| Great Britain | 14 Jul | McLaren Ford | 4 | 3 |
| Germany | 29 Jul | McLaren Ford | 5 | 2 |
| Austria | 12 Aug | McLaren Ford | 9 | 0 |
| Netherlands | 26 Aug | McLaren Ford | DNF | 0 |
| Italy | 09 Sep | McLaren Ford | DNF | 0 |
| Canada | 30 Sep | McLaren Ford | 6 | 1 |
| USA East | 07 Oct | McLaren Ford | 6 | 1 |