A.J. Watson F1 Designer Profile & Career Stats

Formula 1 Designer

A.J. Watson †

97th in all-time ranking

3
Grand Prix Wins
2
Grand Prix Poles
5
Podiums
9
Grands Prix

Designer Profile

Country United States
Date of BirthMay 8th 1924
Date of DeathMay 12th 2014
RoleChief designer 1 car
F1 Cars1 (1950–1960)
F1 TeamsWatson
Ranking97th of 273 all-time car designers

Wins per Team

Watson 1950–1960 · 1 car · 3 wins

Key Career Landmarks

CarWatson 1950Watson 1960
Race1950 Indianapolis 500 26 years, 22 days26y, 22d1960 Indianapolis 500 36 years, 22 days36y, 22d
Pole1956 Indianapolis 500 32 years, 22 days32y, 22d1958 Indianapolis 500 34 years, 22 days34y, 22d
Win1956 Indianapolis 500 32 years, 22 days32y, 22d1960 Indianapolis 500 36 years, 22 days36y, 22d
Podium1956 Indianapolis 500 32 years, 22 days32y, 22d1960 Indianapolis 500 36 years, 22 days36y, 22d

F1 cars designed by A.J. Watson1 car · 1950–1960All F1 cars →

1950–60WatsonWatsonChief designer3 wins36 ptsOffenhauser engine
Stats current as of:

A.J. Watson is credited with 1 Formula 1 car for Watson between 1950 and 1960. That car won 3 Grands Prix. A.J. Watson ranks 97th of 273 in the all-time F1 car designer ranking.

A.J. Watson: Frequently Asked Questions

When did A.J. Watson die?
A.J. Watson died on 12 May 2014, aged 90.