P11
Championship
0
Wins
0
Podiums
0
Poles
6
Points
8
DNFs
Season Snapshot
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John Watson contested 13 grands prix in 1980 for McLaren and finished P11 in the World Drivers' Championship. The season produced 6 points, 0 wins, 0 podiums, and 0 pole positions.
Their best result came at the United States Grand Prix West, where John Watson finished P4. Across the year, they scored in 2 races and reached the flag in 13 classified finishes, with 8 DNFs.
Average classified finish
P12.5
Podium rate
0.0%
Net positions gained
+44
Race Results
P20
R1Grid 17Gearbox
P11
R2Grid 23+1 Lap
P11
R3Grid 21+2 Laps
P4
R4Grid 21+1 Lap
P13
R5Grid 20Not classified
P7
R7Grid 13+1 Lap
P8
R8Grid 12Engine
P17
R9Grid 20Engine
P18
R10Grid 21Engine
P19
R11Grid 9Engine
P19
R12Grid 14Wheel bearing
P4
3 pts
R13Grid 7
P12
R14Grid 9+9 Laps
| Rnd | Race | Quali | Grid | Finish | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez | - | 17 | 20 | -3 | - |
| 2 | Autódromo José Carlos Pace | - | 23 | 11 | +12 | - |
| 3 | Kyalami | - | 21 | 11 | +10 | - |
| 4 | Long Beach | - | 21 | 4 | +17 | 3 |
| 5 | Zolder | - | 20 | 13 | +7 | - |
| 7 | Circuit Paul Ricard | - | 13 | 7 | +6 | - |
| 8 | Brands Hatch | - | 12 | 8 | +4 | - |
| 9 | Hockenheimring | - | 20 | 17 | +3 | - |
| 10 | Red Bull Ring | - | 21 | 18 | +3 | - |
| 11 | Circuit Park Zandvoort | - | 9 | 19 | -10 | - |
| 12 | Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari | - | 14 | 19 | -5 | - |
| 13 | Circuit Gilles Villeneuve | - | 7 | 4 | +3 | 3 |
| 14 | Watkins Glen | - | 9 | 12 | -3 | - |
Points Accumulation
R1R13
John Watson 1980 season FAQ
How did John Watson finish in the 1980 F1 standings?
John Watson finished P11 in the 1980 World Drivers' Championship with McLaren.
How many races did John Watson win in 1980?
John Watson won 0 races in 1980, with 0 podiums and 0 pole positions.
What was John Watson's best result in 1980?
John Watson's best 1980 result was P4 at the United States Grand Prix West.