1981 John Watson Driver Standings
| Grand Prix | Date | Team | Race Pos. | Pts. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA West | 15 Mar | McLaren Ford | DNF | 0 |
| Brazil | 29 Mar | McLaren Ford | 8 | 0 |
| Argentina | 12 Apr | McLaren Ford | DNF | 0 |
| San Marino | 03 May | McLaren Ford | 10 | 0 |
| Belgium | 17 May | McLaren Ford | 7 | 0 |
| Monaco | 31 May | McLaren Ford | DNF | 0 |
| Spain | 21 Jun | McLaren Ford | 3 | 4 |
| France | 05 Jul | McLaren Ford | 2 | 6 |
| Great Britain | 18 Jul | McLaren Ford | 1 | 9 |
| Germany | 02 Aug | McLaren Ford | 6 | 1 |
| Austria | 16 Aug | McLaren Ford | 6 | 1 |
| Netherlands | 30 Aug | McLaren Ford | DNF | 0 |
| Italy | 13 Sep | McLaren Ford | DNF | 0 |
| Canada | 27 Sep | McLaren Ford | 2 | 6 |
| Caesar's Palace | 17 Oct | McLaren Ford | 7 | 0 |