73
1973 — Debut season
First World Championship entry with Brabham.
John WatsonF1 career record
John Watson contested 152 World Championship Grand Prix starts between 1973 and 1985 with Brabham, Surtees, Team Lotus, Penske, McLaren.
- Titles
- 0
- Wins
- 5
- Podiums
- 20
- Poles
- 2
- Starts
- 152
- Points
- 169
- Win rate
- 3.3%
- Podium rate
- 13.2%
- GOAT score
- 9.9
Ranked 78th of 818 drivers on the all-time greatness score.
Achievements
- 5 Grand Prix wins — 55th on the all-time list
- 20 podiums — 55th all time
- 2 pole positions — 71st all time
Career Timeline
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Full career totals
1973 — 1985 · 12 seasons- Races
- 152
- Wins
- 5
- Podiums
- 20
- Poles
- 2
- Championships
- 0
Win rate 3.3%Podium rate 13.2%Points 169Best season 1982 (2 wins, 5 podiums)
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85
1985 — Final season
Last of 13 calendar seasons in the championship, having raced for 5 constructors.
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