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John Watson 1978 statistics and results

Season: 1978
John Watson
Niki Lauda
Motor Racing Developments
7
Race
9
6
Qualifying
10
John Watson
Nelson Piquet
Motor Racing Developments
0
Race
1
1
Qualifying
0

1978 statistics

6th
Position
0/16
Wins
1/16
Pole positions
3/16
Podiums
7/16
In points
0
Wins
1
Pole positions
3
Podiums
18.75%
Podium percentage
1
Longest podium streak
2nd/8th
High/low result
4.7
Average result
1st/21st
High/low qualifying result
6.94
Average qualifying result
6
DNF
0
DNS
0
Fastest laps
752
Race laps
0
Races led
0
Laps led
25
Points
6th
Position
6th/7th
High/low position

1978 standings progression

1978 results

Race Result Time Grid Fastest lap Delta Qualifying Qualifying time Pole position delta Points
1 Argentine Grand Prix DNF Engine 4th 4th 1:48.420 (Q) +0.670 0
2 Brazilian Grand Prix 8th +2 laps 21st 21st 1:43.750 (Q) +3.300 0
3 South African Grand Prix 3rd +4.442 10th 10th 1:15.620 (Q) +0.970 4
4 United States Grand Prix West DNF Engine 5th 5th 1:21.244 (Q) +0.608 0
5 Monaco Grand Prix 4th +33.530 2nd 2nd 1:28.830 (Q) +0.490 3
6 Belgian Grand Prix DNF Accident 9th 9th 1:23.260 (Q) +2.360 0
7 Spanish Grand Prix 5th +1:05.930 7th 7th 1:17.980 (Q) +1.590 2
8 Swedish Grand Prix DNF Spun off 2nd 2nd 1:22.737 (Q) +0.679 0
9 French Grand Prix 4th +36.880 1st 1st 1:44.410 (Q) 3
10 British Grand Prix 3rd +37.250 9th 9th 1:18.570 (Q) +1.770 4
11 German Grand Prix 7th +1:39.530 5th 5th 1:52.840 (Q) +0.940 0
12 Austrian Grand Prix 7th +1 lap 10th 10th 1:39.350 (Q) +1.640 0
13 Dutch Grand Prix 4th +20.920 8th 8th 1:17.730 (Q) +1.370 3
14 Italian Grand Prix 2nd +1.480 7th 7th 1:38.610 (Q) +1.090 6
15 United States Grand Prix DNF Engine 7th 7th 1:40.000 (Q) +1.886 0
16 Canadian Grand Prix DNF Accident 4th 4th 1:38.417 (Q) +0.402 0

John Watson's 1978 Formula 1 season performance

Below is a detailed breakdown of his season, including key statistics, race results, and highlights driving for Brabham. For Watson's complete Formula 1 race results, visit the races overview page.

John Watson 1978 stats

  • Race wins: 0
  • Podium finishes: 3
  • Pole positions: 1
  • Fastest laps: 0
  • Driver standings: 6th
  • Points scored: 25

For a full overview of his career statistics, check out John Watson's career stats.

John Watson 1978 qualifying results

Below are key qualifying statistics for Watson:

  • Best qualifying position: 1st
  • Average qualifying position: 6.94

John Watson 1978 race results

John Watson secured 3 podiums and 0 wins throughout the season. Here's a summary of his race results:

  • Best finish: 2nd
  • Points finishes: 7
  • Retirements: 6

For more detailed race results, check out the full 1978 F1 season results.