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John Watson 1979 statistics and results

Season: 1979
John Watson
Patrick Tambay
McLaren Racing
10
Race
3
13
Qualifying
2

1979 statistics

9th
Position
0/15
Wins
0/15
Pole positions
1/15
Podiums
7/15
In points
0
Wins
0
Pole positions
1
Podiums
6.67%
Podium percentage
1
Longest podium streak
3rd/11th
High/low result
6.2
Average result
6th/19th
High/low qualifying result
14.27
Average qualifying result
5
DNF
0
DNS
0
Fastest laps
788
Race laps
0
Races led
0
Laps led
15
Points
9th
Position
3rd/10th
High/low position

1979 standings progression

1979 results

Race Result Time Grid Fastest lap Delta Qualifying Qualifying time Pole position delta Points
1 Argentine Grand Prix 3rd +1:28.810 6th 6th 1:45.760 (Q) +1.560 4
2 Brazilian Grand Prix 8th +1 lap 14th 14th 2:27.820 (Q) +4.750 0
3 South African Grand Prix DNF Ignition 14th 14th 1:14.440 (Q) +2.640 0
4 United States Grand Prix West DNF Injection 18th 18th 1:21.304 (Q) +2.479 0
5 Spanish Grand Prix DNF Engine 18th 18th 1:17.110 (Q) +2.610 0
6 Belgian Grand Prix 6th +1:05.850 19th 19th 1:24.370 (Q) +3.240 1
7 Monaco Grand Prix 4th +41.310 14th 14th 1:28.230 (Q) +1.780 3
8 French Grand Prix 11th +2 laps 15th 15th 1:09.970 (Q) +2.780 0
9 British Grand Prix 4th +1 lap 7th 7th 1:13.570 (Q) +1.690 3
10 German Grand Prix 5th +1:37.800 12th 12th 1:50.860 (Q) +2.380 2
11 Austrian Grand Prix 9th +1 lap 16th 16th 1:37.160 (Q) +3.090 0
12 Dutch Grand Prix DNF Engine 12th 12th 1:17.750 (Q) +2.289 0
13 Italian Grand Prix DNF Accident 19th 19th 1:38.093 (Q) +3.513 0
14 Canadian Grand Prix 6th +2 laps 17th 17th 1:33.362 (Q) +3.470 1
15 United States Grand Prix 6th +1 lap 13th 13th 1:39.233 (Q) +3.618 1

John Watson's 1979 Formula 1 season performance

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

John Watson 1979 stats

  • Race wins: 0
  • Podium finishes: 1
  • Pole positions: 0
  • Fastest laps: 0
  • Driver standings: 9th
  • Points scored: 15

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

John Watson 1979 qualifying results

Below are key qualifying statistics for Watson:

  • Best qualifying position: 6th
  • Average qualifying position: 14.27

John Watson 1979 race results

John Watson entered 15 races during the 1979 Formula 1 season. Here's a summary of his race results:

  • Best finish: 3rd
  • Points finishes: 7
  • Retirements: 5

For more detailed race results, check out the full 1979 F1 season results.