Andreas Nikolaus Lauda 3★ 25W 54P
- Together
- 46
- Race H2H
- 21–25
- Quali H2H
- 13–33
WAT
John Marshall Watson
Compare
united-kingdom · Born 1946-05-04 · Belfast
- Starts
- 152
- Wins
- 5
- Podiums
- 20
- Poles
- 2
- Fastest Laps
- 5
- Points
- 169
- Championships
- 0
- Best Result
- 1
Biography
| Place of Birth | Belfast |
|---|---|
| Gender | MALE |
Career Statistics
| Race Entries | 154 |
|---|---|
| Race Starts | 152 |
| Wins | 5 |
| Podiums | 20 |
| Pole Positions | 2 |
| Fastest Laps | 5 |
| Points | 169 |
| Championships | 0 |
| Best Championship Position | 3 |
| Best Grid Position | 1 |
| Best Race Result | 1 |
| Race Laps Completed | 7391 |
| Driver of the Day | 0 |
| Grand Slams | 0 |
| Average Grid (classified) | 12 |
| Average Finish (classified) | 11.53 |
| Average Δ (Grid → Finish) | 0.47 |
| Average Qualifying Position | 12.18 |
| Average Race Position | 11.67 |
| DNFs | 59 (38.3%) |
| DSQs | 0 (0%) |
| DNSs | 2 (1.3%) |
Season-by-Season
Column abbreviations (2)
Pos = Championship positionFL = Fastest laps
| Year | Pos | Constructor | Starts | Wins | Podiums | Poles | FL | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | — | McLaren | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | 6 | McLaren | 14 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 22 |
| 1982 | 3 | McLaren | 15 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 39 |
| 1981 | 6 | McLaren | 15 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 27 |
| 1980 | 11 | McLaren | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 1979 | 9 | McLaren | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| 1978 | 6 | Brabham | 16 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 25 |
| 1977 | 13 | Brabham | 17 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
| 1976 | 7 | Penske | 16 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| 1975 | — | Penske | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Showing first 10 seasons. View all in the Seasons tab.
DNF Breakdown
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 16 |
| Accident | 8 |
| Fuel system | 5 |
| Suspension | 5 |
| Spun off | 5 |
| Gearbox | 4 |
| Electrical | 3 |
| Clutch | 2 |
| Collision | 2 |
| Ignition | 2 |
| Vibrations | 1 |
| Push start | 1 |
| Oil leak | 1 |
| Injection | 1 |
| Wheel bearing | 1 |
| Brakes | 1 |
| Transmission | 1 |
| Overtaking on formation lap | 1 |
Teammates
Career teammates with head-to-head race and qualifying records. Compare career stats in one click.
- Andreas Nikolaus Lauda
Carlos Alberto Reutemann No titles 12W 45P- Together
- 17
- Race H2H
- 7–10
- Quali H2H
- 1–16
Patrick Daniel Tambay No titles 2W 11P- Together
- 15
- Race H2H
- 12–3
- Quali H2H
- 13–2
Andrea de Cesaris No titles 5P- Together
- 15
- Race H2H
- 12–3
- Quali H2H
- 14–1
Hans-Joachim Stuck No titles 2P- Together
- 14
- Race H2H
- 4–10
- Quali H2H
- 11–3
- Alain Marie Pascal Prost 4★ 51W 106P
- Together
- 14
- Race H2H
- 5–9
- Quali H2H
- 5–9
Race entries and starts may differ from some sources due to shared-car and historical classification differences. See methodology for details.
Race-by-Race History
Column abbreviations (3)
Grid = Grid positionPos = Finish positionPts = Points scored
| Year | Grand Prix | Constructor | Grid | Pos | Laps | Pts | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Europe | McLaren | 21 | 7 | 73 | — | +2 laps |
| 1983 |  South Africa | McLaren | 15 | 26 | 18 | — | Overtaking on formation lap |
| 1983 | Europe | McLaren | 10 | 22 | 36 | — | Spun off |
| 1983 | Italy | McLaren | 15 | 21 | 13 | — | Electrical |
| 1983 |  Netherlands | McLaren | 15 | 3 | 72 | 4 | +43.741 |
| 1983 | Austria | McLaren | 17 | 9 | 51 | — | +2 laps |
| 1983 | Germany | McLaren | 23 | 5 | 44 | 2 | +1 lap |
| 1983 | Great Britain | McLaren | 24 | 9 | 66 | — | +1 lap |
| 1983 |  Canada | McLaren | 20 | 6 | 69 | 1 | +1 lap |
| 1983 |  Detroit | McLaren | 21 | 3 | 60 | 4 | +9.283 |
| 1983 |  Belgium | McLaren | 20 | 22 | 8 | — | Collision |
| 1983 |  Monaco | McLaren | — | 23 | — | — | — |
| 1983 |  San Marino | McLaren | 24 | 5 | 59 | 2 | +1 lap |
| 1983 | France | McLaren | 14 | 26 | 3 | — | Engine |
| 1983 | United States West | McLaren | 22 | 1 | 75 | 9 | — |
| 1983 |  Brazil | McLaren | 16 | 17 | 34 | — | Engine |
| 1982 | Caesars Palace | McLaren | 9 | 2 | 75 | 6 | +27.290 |
| 1982 | Italy | McLaren | 12 | 4 | 52 | 3 | +1:27.850 |
| 1982 |  Switzerland | McLaren | 11 | 13 | 77 | — | +3 laps |
| 1982 | Austria | McLaren | 18 | 9 | 44 | — | Engine |
| 1982 | Germany | McLaren | 10 | 12 | 36 | — | Spun off |
| 1982 | France | McLaren | 12 | 20 | 13 | — | Electrical |
| 1982 | Great Britain | McLaren | 12 | 23 | 2 | — | Spun off |
Qualifying History
Column abbreviations (4)
Pos = Qualifying positionQ1 = Qualifying 1 timeQ2 = Qualifying 2 timeQ3 = Qualifying 3 time
| Year | Grand Prix | Constructor | Pos | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Europe | McLaren | 21 | — | — | — |
| 1983 | South Africa | McLaren | 15 | — | — | — |
| 1983 | Europe | McLaren | 10 | — | — | — |
| 1983 | Italy | McLaren | 15 | — | — | — |
| 1983 | Netherlands | McLaren | 15 | — | — | — |
| 1983 | Austria | McLaren | 17 | — | — | — |
| 1983 | Germany | McLaren | 23 | — | — | — |
| 1983 | Great Britain | McLaren | 24 | — | — | — |
| 1983 | Canada | McLaren | 20 | — | — | — |
| 1983 | Detroit | McLaren | 21 | — | — | — |
| 1983 | Belgium | McLaren | 20 | — | — | — |
| 1983 | Monaco | McLaren | 23 | — | — | — |
| 1983 | San Marino | McLaren | 24 | — | — | — |
| 1983 | France | McLaren | 14 | — | — | — |
| 1983 | United States West | McLaren | 22 | — | — | — |
| 1983 | Brazil | McLaren | 16 | — | — | — |
| 1982 | Caesars Palace | McLaren | 9 | — | — | — |
| 1982 | Italy | McLaren | 12 | — | — | — |
| 1982 | Switzerland | McLaren | 11 | — | — | — |
| 1982 | Austria | McLaren | 18 | — | — | — |
| 1982 | Germany | McLaren | 11 | — | — | — |
| 1982 | France | McLaren | 12 | — | — | — |
| 1982 | Great Britain | McLaren | 12 | — | — | — |
Season-by-Season Breakdown
Column abbreviations (2)
Pos = Championship positionFL = Fastest laps
Constructor Breakdown
Circuit Breakdown
| Circuit | Races | Wins | Podiums | Poles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monaco | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zandvoort | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Red Bull Ring | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Kyalami | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Watkins Glen | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Monza | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Zolder | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Long Beach | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Juan y Oscar Gálvez | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Brands Hatch | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Hockenheimring | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Silverstone | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| José Carlos Pace | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarama | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Paul Ricard | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Gilles Villeneuve | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Anderstorp Raceway | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dijon-Prenois | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Nelson Piquet | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nürburgring | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mosport | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Enzo e Dino Ferrari | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuji | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caesars Palace | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Detroit | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Nivelles-Baulers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montjuïc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Spa-Francorchamps | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grand Prix Breakdown
| Grand Prix | Races | Wins | Podiums | Poles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Britain | 11 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Brazil | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Belgium | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Monaco | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Netherlands | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| France | 10 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Germany | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austria | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| South Africa | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Italy | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Canada | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| United States | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| United States West | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Argentina | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Spain | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Sweden | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Japan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| San Marino | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caesars Palace | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Detroit | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Europe | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Switzerland | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins (5)
| Year | Grand Prix | Constructor |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | United States West | McLaren |
| 1982 | Detroit | McLaren |
| 1982 | Belgium | McLaren |
| 1981 | Great Britain | McLaren |
| 1976 | Austria | Penske |
Pole Positions (2)
Fastest Laps (5)
| Year | Grand Prix | Lap | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Detroit | 55 | 1:47.668 |
| 1982 | Belgium | 67 | 1:20.214 |
| 1981 | Canada | 43 | 1:49.475 |
| 1977 | Austria | 52 | 1:40.960 |
| 1977 | South Africa | 7 | 1:17.630 |
Teammates
Career teammates with head-to-head race and qualifying records. Compare career stats in one click.
- Andreas Nikolaus Lauda 3★ 25W 54P
- Together
- 46
- Race H2H
- 21–25
- Quali H2H
- 13–33
- Carlos Alberto Reutemann No titles 12W 45P
- Together
- 17
- Race H2H
- 7–10
- Quali H2H
- 1–16
- Patrick Daniel Tambay No titles 2W 11P
- Together
- 15
- Race H2H
- 12–3
- Quali H2H
- 13–2
- Andrea de Cesaris No titles 5P
- Together
- 15
- Race H2H
- 12–3
- Quali H2H
- 14–1
- Hans-Joachim Stuck No titles 2P
- Together
- 14
- Race H2H
- 4–10
- Quali H2H
- 11–3
- Alain Marie Pascal Prost 4★ 51W 106P
- Together
- 14
- Race H2H
- 5–9
- Quali H2H
- 5–9
- José Carlos Pace No titles 1W 6P
- Together
- 10
- Race H2H
- 3–7
- Quali H2H
- 4–6
Frederick von Opel No titles- Together
- 6
- Race H2H
- 5–1
- Quali H2H
- 6–0
- Richard Robarts No titles
- Together
- 3
- Race H2H
- 1–2
- Quali H2H
- 3–0
- Wilson Fittipaldi Júnior No titles
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 0–2
- Quali H2H
- 1–1
- Gérard Gilles Marie Armand Larrousse No titles
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 2–0
- Quali H2H
- 2–0
- Ian Hugh Gordon Ashley No titles
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 2–0
- Quali H2H
- 2–0
Teammate Head-to-Head
Avg quali gap = (teammate quali pos − driver quali pos), positive = driver qualified ahead. Avg race gap = (teammate race pos − driver race pos), positive = driver finished ahead.
Column abbreviations (4)
Avg Quali Gap = Average qualifying position gap (positive = driver ahead)Quali H2H = Qualifying head-to-head (driver wins – teammate wins)Avg Race Gap = Average race position gap (positive = driver ahead)Race H2H = Race head-to-head (driver wins – teammate wins)
| Teammate | Races Together | Avg Quali Gap | Quali H2H | Avg Race Gap | Race H2H | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andreas Nikolaus Lauda | 46 | -2.761 | 13–33 | +2.13 | 21–25 | Compare |
| Carlos Alberto Reutemann | 17 | -8.824 | 1–16 | -3.118 | 7–10 | Compare |
| Patrick Daniel Tambay | 15 | +3.533 | 13–2 | +7.2 | 12–3 | Compare |
| Andrea de Cesaris | 15 | +5.6 | 14–1 | +7.933 | 12–3 | Compare |
| Hans-Joachim Stuck | 14 | +4.357 | 11–3 | -5.357 | 4–10 | Compare |
| Alain Marie Pascal Prost | 14 | -2.786 | 5–9 | -1 | 5–9 | Compare |
| José Carlos Pace | 10 | -0.4 | 4–6 | -1.3 | 3–7 | Compare |
| Frederick von Opel | 6 | +7.833 | 6–0 | +10.333 | 5–1 | Compare |
| Richard Robarts | 3 | +7 | 3–0 | -1.333 | 1–2 | Compare |
| Wilson Fittipaldi Júnior | 2 | -4.5 | 1–1 | -4 | 0–2 | Compare |
| Gérard Gilles Marie Armand Larrousse | 2 | +12.5 | 2–0 | +13 | 2–0 | Compare |
| Ian Hugh Gordon Ashley | 2 | +18.5 | 2–0 | +17 | 2–0 | Compare |
Similar drivers
Drivers with comparable career totals, nationality, or overlapping eras.