P7
Championship
1
Wins
3
Podiums
0
Poles
20
Points
6
DNFs
Season Snapshot
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John Watson contested 16 grands prix in 1976 for Penske and finished P7 in the World Drivers' Championship. The season produced 20 points, 1 win, 3 podiums, and 0 pole positions.
Their best result came at the Austrian Grand Prix, where John Watson finished P1. Across the year, they scored in 5 races and reached the flag in 16 classified finishes, with 6 DNFs.
Average classified finish
P11.0
Podium rate
18.8%
Net positions gained
+4
Race Results
P21
R1Grid 8Fuel system
P5
R2Grid 3+1 Lap
P12
R3Grid 9Not classified
P17
R4Grid 13Engine
P7
R5Grid 17+1 Lap
P10
R6Grid 17+2 Laps
P26
R7Grid 17Accident
P3
4 pts
R8Grid 8
P3
4 pts
R9Grid 11+1 Lap
P7
R10Grid 19
P1
9 pts
R11Grid 2
P19
R12Grid 4Gearbox
P11
R13Grid 26
P10
R14Grid 14+1 Lap
P6
R15Grid 8
P18
R16Grid 4Engine
| Rnd | Race | Quali | Grid | Finish | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Autódromo José Carlos Pace | - | 8 | 21 | -13 | - |
| 2 | Kyalami | - | 3 | 5 | -2 | 2 |
| 3 | Long Beach | - | 9 | 12 | -3 | - |
| 4 | Jarama | - | 13 | 17 | -4 | - |
| 5 | Zolder | - | 17 | 7 | +10 | - |
| 6 | Circuit de Monaco | - | 17 | 10 | +7 | - |
| 7 | Scandinavian Raceway | - | 17 | 26 | -9 | - |
| 8 | Circuit Paul Ricard | - | 8 | 3 | +5 | 4 |
| 9 | Brands Hatch | - | 11 | 3 | +8 | 4 |
| 10 | Nürburgring | - | 19 | 7 | +12 | - |
| 11 | Red Bull Ring | - | 2 | 1 | +1 | 9 |
| 12 | Circuit Park Zandvoort | - | 4 | 19 | -15 | - |
| 13 | Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | - | 26 | 11 | +15 | - |
| 14 | Mosport International Raceway | - | 14 | 10 | +4 | - |
| 15 | Watkins Glen | - | 8 | 6 | +2 | 1 |
| 16 | Fuji Speedway | - | 4 | 18 | -14 | - |
Points Accumulation
R1R16
John Watson 1976 season FAQ
How did John Watson finish in the 1976 F1 standings?
John Watson finished P7 in the 1976 World Drivers' Championship with Penske.
How many races did John Watson win in 1976?
John Watson won 1 race in 1976, with 3 podiums and 0 pole positions.
What was John Watson's best result in 1976?
John Watson's best 1976 result was P1 at the Austrian Grand Prix.