Andrea de Cesaris vs John Watson F1 Stats

Andrea de Cesaris and John Watson have started 44 Formula 1 races together, 14 of those as team mates at McLaren and the rest in rival cars. John Watson has finished ahead in that head-to-head 31 times to 13.

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3Team mates11
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4198211
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They started 44 races together, between 1980 and 1983. 14 of those as team mates at McLaren.

Andrea de CesarisDriver ProfileJohn Watson
Italy ItalyCountryUnited Kingdom United Kingdom
1.68 meter / 5 feet 6 inch1.68 m / 5'6"Height1.80 meter / 5 feet 11 inch1.80 m / 5'11"
RomePlace of BirthBelfast
May 31st 1959Date of BirthMay 4th 1946: 80 years old
Oct 6th 2014: 55 years oldDate of Death
15Season Entries12
15Car Number1
Andrea de CesarisFull Career StatisticsJohn Watson
0Drivers' Titles0
214Grand Prix EntriesGP Entries154
208Grand Prix StartsGP Starts152
59.00Total Points169.00
0.28Avg. Points per Grand PrixAvg. Points per GP1.10
0Grand Prix WinsGP Wins5 (3,2%)
1 (0,5%)Pole Positions2 (1,3%)
2 (0,9%)Front Row Starts11 (7,1%)
14.0Avg. Grand Prix GridAvg. GP Grid11.7
5 (2,3%)Grand Prix PodiumsGP Podiums20 (13,0%)
1 (0,5%)Grand Prix Fastest LapsGP Fastest Laps5 (3,2%)
22 (10,3%)Grand Prix Points FinishGP Points Finish47 (30,5%)
8.3Avg. Grand Prix PositionAvg. GP Position6.6
147 (68,7%)Grand Prix DNFsGP DNFs61 (39,6%)
7.706Total Grand Prix LapsTotal GP Laps7.388
Andrea de CesarisKey Career LandmarksJohn Watson
1980 Canadian F1 Grand Prix1980 CAN F1 GP 21 years, 120 days21y, 120dFirst Race1973 British F1 Grand Prix1973 GBR F1 GP 27 years, 71 days27y, 71d
1994 European F1 Grand Prix1994 EUR F1 GP 35 years, 138 days35y, 138dLast Race1985 European F1 Grand Prix1985 EUR F1 GP 39 years, 155 days39y, 155d
1982 USA West F1 Grand Prix1982 USA F1 GP 22 years, 308 days22y, 308dFirst Pole1977 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1977 MON F1 GP 31 years, 18 days31y, 18d
1982 USA West F1 Grand Prix1982 USA F1 GP 22 years, 308 days22y, 308dLast Pole1978 French F1 Grand Prix1978 FRA F1 GP 32 years, 59 days32y, 59d
First Win1976 Austrian F1 Grand Prix1976 AUT F1 GP 30 years, 103 days30y, 103d
Last Win1983 USA West F1 Grand Prix1983 USA F1 GP 36 years, 327 days36y, 327d
2nd - (2 times)Best Result
1982 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1982 MON F1 GP 22 years, 357 days22y, 357dFirst Podium1976 French F1 Grand Prix1976 FRA F1 GP 30 years, 61 days30y, 61d
1989 Canadian F1 Grand Prix1989 CAN F1 GP 30 years, 18 days30y, 18dLast Podium1983 Dutch F1 Grand Prix1983 NED F1 GP 37 years, 116 days37y, 116d
1983 Belgian F1 Grand Prix1983 BEL F1 GP 23 years, 356 days23y, 356dFirst Fastest Lap1977 South African F1 Grand Prix1977 RSA F1 GP 30 years, 305 days30y, 305d
1983 Belgian F1 Grand Prix1983 BEL F1 GP 23 years, 356 days23y, 356dLast Fastest Lap1983 Detroit F1 Grand Prix1983 USA F1 GP 37 years, 32 days37y, 32d
1981 San Marino F1 Grand Prix1981 SMR F1 GP 21 years, 337 days21y, 337dFirst Points Finish1974 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1974 MON F1 GP 28 years, 22 days28y, 22d
1994 French F1 Grand Prix1994 FRA F1 GP 35 years, 33 days35y, 33dLast Points Finish1983 Dutch F1 Grand Prix1983 NED F1 GP 37 years, 116 days37y, 116d
1st 5
2 2nd 6
2 3rd 9
7 4th 9
4 5th 7
4 6th 11
6 7th 10
8 8th 5
2 9th 5
10 10th 6
4 11th 8
4 12th 2
6 13th 2
1 14th
1 15th
16th 2
146 DNF 59
1 DSQ 3
1 NC 3
4 DNQ 2
1 DNS
DNF Did Not Finish DSQ Disqualified NC Not Classified DNQ Did Not Qualify DNS Did Not Start
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Andrea de Cesaris vs John Watson — Frequently Asked Questions

Who has won more races, Andrea de Cesaris or John Watson?
John Watson has more, with 5 wins to the 0 of Andrea de Cesaris.
Who has more pole positions, Andrea de Cesaris or John Watson?
John Watson has more, with 2 pole positions to the 1 of Andrea de Cesaris.
Who has more podium finishes, Andrea de Cesaris or John Watson?
John Watson has more, with 20 podiums to the 5 of Andrea de Cesaris.
Who has the better win percentage, Andrea de Cesaris or John Watson?
Andrea de Cesaris has won 0.0% of all starts (0 from 208), John Watson 3.3% (5 from 152).
Who wins the head-to-head between Andrea de Cesaris and John Watson?
John Watson leads 31 to 13 in the 44 races they both started.
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