In the 1980 Formula 1 season John Watson drove a total of 14 races for McLaren. From the total of 14 races, John managed to finish on a 4th place during the United States Grand Prix West. If we take a look at the races, where Watson didn't finish, this happend in 5 occasions.
John Watson finished the season on 11th place in the driver championship with a total of 6 points.
Watson vs. Prost McLaren 1980
3
Race
7
Watson vs. South McLaren 1980
1
Race
0
1980 races
Argentine GP
Jan 13th, 1980
DNF
Brazilian GP
Jan 27th, 1980
11th
South African GP
Mar 1st, 1980
11th
United States GP West
Mar 30th, 1980
4th
Belgian GP
May 4th, 1980
DNF
Monaco GP
May 18th, 1980
DNF
French GP
Jun 29th, 1980
7th
British GP
Jul 13th, 1980
8th
German GP
Aug 10th, 1980
DNF
Austrian GP
Aug 17th, 1980
DNF
Dutch GP
Aug 31st, 1980
DNF
Italian GP
Sep 14th, 1980
DNF
Canadian GP
Sep 28th, 1980
4th
United States GP
Oct 5th, 1980
DNF
1980 statistics
Wins
0
Pole positions
0
Podiums
0
Finishes in top 5
2
Finishes in points
2
Position
11th
High/low position
11th/20th
Points
6
DNF's
5
Fastest laps
0
High/low finish result
4th/21st
Average finish result
13.14
Wins streak
0
Pole position streak
0
Podium streak
0
Top 5 streak
1
Points streak
2
Finish streak
7
1980 Standings progression
1980 results
| Round | Race | Result | Time | Grid | Qualifying | Qualifying time | Pole position delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentine GP | DNF | DNF (Gearbox) | 17th | |||
| 2 | Brazilian GP | 11th | +1 Lap | 23rd | |||
| 3 | South African GP | 11th | +2 Laps | 21st | |||
| 4 | United States GP West | 4th | +1 Lap | 21st | |||
| 5 | Belgian GP | 13th | Not classified | 20th | |||
| 6 | Monaco GP | 21st | Did not qualify | Pitlane | |||
| 7 | French GP | 7th | +1 Lap | 13th | |||
| 8 | British GP | 8th | Engine | 12th | |||
| 9 | German GP | DNF | DNF (Engine) | 20th | |||
| 10 | Austrian GP | DNF | DNF (Engine) | 21st | |||
| 11 | Dutch GP | DNF | DNF (Engine) | 9th | |||
| 12 | Italian GP | DNF | DNF (Wheel bearing) | 14th | |||
| 13 | Canadian GP | 4th | +30.98 | 7th | |||
| 14 | United States GP | 12th | +9 Laps | 9th |