Driver | Points | Races | Wins | Podiums |
---|---|---|---|---|
John Watson | 39 | 15 | 2 | 5 |
Niki Lauda | 30 | 15 | 2 | 3 |
Race | Result | Grid | Qualifying | Points | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
South African Grand Prix Jan 23, 1982 |
4th
Lauda
6th
Watson
|
13th - LAU 9th - WAT |
9th
- WAT 13th - LAU |
4 |
2 |
Brazilian Grand Prix Mar 21, 1982 |
2nd
Watson
DNF
Lauda
|
12th - WAT 5th - LAU |
5th
- LAU 12th - WAT |
6 |
3 |
United States Grand Prix West Apr 4, 1982 |
1st
Lauda
6th
Watson
|
2nd - LAU 11th - WAT |
2nd
- LAU 11th - WAT |
10 |
4 |
San Marino Grand Prix Apr 25, 1982 |
0 | |||
5 |
Belgian Grand Prix May 9, 1982 |
1st
Watson
DSQ
Lauda
|
10th - WAT 4th - LAU |
4th
- LAU 12th - WAT |
9 |
6 |
Monaco Grand Prix May 23, 1982 |
DNF
Lauda
DNF
Watson
|
12th - LAU 10th - WAT |
10th
- WAT 12th - LAU |
0 |
7 |
Detroit Grand Prix Jun 6, 1982 |
1st
Watson
DNF
Lauda
|
17th - WAT 10th - LAU |
10th
- LAU 17th - WAT |
9 |
8 |
Canadian Grand Prix Jun 13, 1982 |
3rd
Watson
DNF
Lauda
|
6th - WAT 11th - LAU |
6th
- WAT 11th - LAU |
4 |
9 |
Dutch Grand Prix Jul 3, 1982 |
4th
Lauda
9th
Watson
|
5th - LAU 11th - WAT |
5th
- LAU 11th - WAT |
3 |
10 |
British Grand Prix Jul 18, 1982 |
1st
Lauda
DNF
Watson
|
5th - LAU 12th - WAT |
5th
- LAU 12th - WAT |
9 |
11 |
French Grand Prix Jul 25, 1982 |
8th
Lauda
DNF
Watson
|
9th - LAU 12th - WAT |
9th
- LAU 12th - WAT |
0 |
12 |
German Grand Prix Aug 8, 1982 |
DNF
Watson
DNS
Lauda
|
10th - WAT - LAU |
8th
- LAU 11th - WAT |
0 |
13 |
Austrian Grand Prix Aug 15, 1982 |
5th
Lauda
DNF
Watson
|
10th - LAU 18th - WAT |
10th
- LAU 18th - WAT |
2 |
14 |
Swiss Grand Prix Aug 29, 1982 |
3rd
Lauda
13th
Watson
|
4th - LAU 11th - WAT |
4th
- LAU 11th - WAT |
4 |
15 |
Italian Grand Prix Sep 12, 1982 |
4th
Watson
DNF
Lauda
|
12th - WAT 10th - LAU |
10th
- LAU 12th - WAT |
3 |
16 |
Caesars Palace Grand Prix Sep 25, 1982 |
2nd
Watson
DNF
Lauda
|
9th - WAT 13th - LAU |
9th
- WAT 13th - LAU |
6 |
McLaren competed in the 1982 Formula 1 season, participating in 15 Grands Prix with John Watson and Niki Lauda representing the team. Throughout the season, the team achieved notable results and demonstrated strong potential in various races.
Some of the key moments and achievements from McLaren's 1982 season include:
For a full overview of their statistics, check out McLaren's lifetime stats.
In comparing the performances of John Watson and Niki Lauda, McLaren benefited from strong contributions across the board:
Both drivers played a significant role in securing podium finishes and contributing to the team's points tally.
McLaren has been making its mark in Formula 1. You can explore more about the team's legacy and performance in past seasons below: