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McLaren

John Watson

5 wins · 2 poles · 20 podiums

British
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Driver profile

Born4 May 1946
F1 debutBritish Grand Prix 1973British GP 1973
Seasons competed12 (1973–1985)
TeamsMcLaren · Brabham · Penske · Surtees · Team Lotus
First winAustrian Grand Prix 1976Austrian GP 1976
Latest winUnited States Grand Prix West 1983United States GP West 1983

Career timeline

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World championships0Career total
Grand Prix wins53.3% win rate
Pole positions21.3% pole rate
Podium finishes2013.2% of race starts
Fastest laps5Career total
Career points169Career total
Race starts1521973–1985
Laps led0Available lap-timing total
Q3 appearances0of 154 qualifying entries
Podium rate13.2%Share of race starts
Pole rate1.3%Share of race starts
Best season3rd1982
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Year-by-year performance

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