John Watson vs Carlos Reutemann F1 Stats

John Watson and Carlos Reutemann have started 121 Formula 1 races together, 17 of those as team mates at Brabham and the rest in rival cars. Carlos Reutemann has finished ahead in that head-to-head 71 times to 50.

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They started 121 races together, between 1973 and 1982. 17 of those as team mates at Brabham.

John WatsonDriver ProfileCarlos Reutemann
United Kingdom United KingdomCountryArgentina Argentina
1.80 meter / 5 feet 11 inch1.80 m / 5'11"Height1.79 meter / 5 feet 10 inch1.79 m / 5'10"
BelfastPlace of BirthSanta Fe
May 4th 1946: 80 years oldDate of BirthApr 12th 1942
Date of DeathJul 7th 2021: 79 years old
12Season Entries11
1Car Number5
John WatsonFull Career StatisticsCarlos Reutemann
0Drivers' Titles0
154Grand Prix EntriesGP Entries146
152Grand Prix StartsGP Starts146
169.00Total Points310.00
1.10Avg. Points per Grand PrixAvg. Points per GP2.12
5 (3,2%)Grand Prix WinsGP Wins12 (8,2%)
Wins from pole3 (2,1%)
2 (1,3%)Pole Positions6 (4,1%)
11 (7,1%)Front Row Starts22 (15,1%)
11.7Avg. Grand Prix GridAvg. GP Grid7.1
20 (13,0%)Grand Prix PodiumsGP Podiums45 (30,8%)
5 (3,2%)Grand Prix Fastest LapsGP Fastest Laps6 (4,1%)
47 (30,5%)Grand Prix Points FinishGP Points Finish66 (45,2%)
6.6Avg. Grand Prix PositionAvg. GP Position5.2
Hat-tricks1 (0,7%)
61 (39,6%)Grand Prix DNFsGP DNFs50 (34,2%)
7.388Total Grand Prix LapsTotal GP Laps6.986
John WatsonKey Career LandmarksCarlos Reutemann
1973 British F1 Grand Prix1973 GBR F1 GP 27 years, 71 days27y, 71dFirst Race1972 Argentine F1 Grand Prix1972 ARG F1 GP 29 years, 286 days29y, 286d
1985 European F1 Grand Prix1985 EUR F1 GP 39 years, 155 days39y, 155dLast Race1982 Brazilian F1 Grand Prix1982 BRA F1 GP 39 years, 343 days39y, 343d
1977 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1977 MON F1 GP 31 years, 18 days31y, 18dFirst Pole1972 Argentine F1 Grand Prix1972 ARG F1 GP 29 years, 286 days29y, 286d
1978 French F1 Grand Prix1978 FRA F1 GP 32 years, 59 days32y, 59dLast Pole1981 Caesars Palace F1 Grand Prix1981 USA F1 GP 39 years, 188 days39y, 188d
1976 Austrian F1 Grand Prix1976 AUT F1 GP 30 years, 103 days30y, 103dFirst Win1974 South African F1 Grand Prix1974 RSA F1 GP 31 years, 352 days31y, 352d
1983 USA West F1 Grand Prix1983 USA F1 GP 36 years, 327 days36y, 327dLast Win1981 Belgian F1 Grand Prix1981 BEL F1 GP 39 years, 35 days39y, 35d
1976 French F1 Grand Prix1976 FRA F1 GP 30 years, 61 days30y, 61dFirst Podium1973 French F1 Grand Prix1973 FRA F1 GP 31 years, 80 days31y, 80d
1983 Dutch F1 Grand Prix1983 NED F1 GP 37 years, 116 days37y, 116dLast Podium1982 South African F1 Grand Prix1982 RSA F1 GP 39 years, 286 days39y, 286d
1977 South African F1 Grand Prix1977 RSA F1 GP 30 years, 305 days30y, 305dFirst Fastest Lap1974 South African F1 Grand Prix1974 RSA F1 GP 31 years, 352 days31y, 352d
1983 Detroit F1 Grand Prix1983 USA F1 GP 37 years, 32 days37y, 32dLast Fastest Lap1981 Italian F1 Grand Prix1981 ITA F1 GP 39 years, 154 days39y, 154d
1974 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1974 MON F1 GP 28 years, 22 days28y, 22dFirst Points Finish1972 Canadian F1 Grand Prix1972 CAN F1 GP 30 years, 165 days30y, 165d
1983 Dutch F1 Grand Prix1983 NED F1 GP 37 years, 116 days37y, 116dLast Points Finish1982 South African F1 Grand Prix1982 RSA F1 GP 39 years, 286 days39y, 286d
First Win from Pole1974 USA F1 Grand Prix1974 USA F1 GP 32 years, 177 days32y, 177d
Last Win from Pole1981 Belgian F1 Grand Prix1981 BEL F1 GP 39 years, 35 days39y, 35d
First Hat-trick1981 Belgian F1 Grand Prix1981 BEL F1 GP 39 years, 35 days39y, 35d
Last Hat-trick1981 Belgian F1 Grand Prix1981 BEL F1 GP 39 years, 35 days39y, 35d
Finishing
Positions
5 1st 12
6 2nd 13
9 3rd 20
9 4th 11
7 5th 3
11 6th 7
10 7th 6
5 8th 7
5 9th 3
6 10th 3
8 11th 2
2 12th 2
2 13th 2
14th 2
15th 1
2 16th
18th 1
59 DNF 50
3 DSQ 1
3 NC
2 DNQ
DNF Did Not Finish DSQ Disqualified NC Not Classified DNQ Did Not Qualify
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John Watson vs Carlos Reutemann — Frequently Asked Questions

Who has won more races, John Watson or Carlos Reutemann?
Carlos Reutemann has more, with 12 wins to the 5 of John Watson.
Who has more pole positions, John Watson or Carlos Reutemann?
Carlos Reutemann has more, with 6 pole positions to the 2 of John Watson.
Who has more podium finishes, John Watson or Carlos Reutemann?
Carlos Reutemann has more, with 45 podiums to the 20 of John Watson.
Who has the better win percentage, John Watson or Carlos Reutemann?
John Watson has won 3.3% of all starts (5 from 152), Carlos Reutemann 8.2% (12 from 146).
Who wins the head-to-head between John Watson and Carlos Reutemann?
Carlos Reutemann leads 71 to 50 in the 121 races they both started.
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