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Watson](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-designers/a-j-watson/) Chief designer [Compare with another car](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/f1-cars-comparison-tool/?car_a=469) ## Engine & Tyres 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1956 **[Offenhauser 270](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-engines/offenhauser-engine-f1-stats/)**4.4 L4 1957, 1958, 1960 **[Offenhauser 255](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-engines/offenhauser-engine-f1-stats/)**4.2 L4 1959 **[Offenhauser Midget](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-engines/offenhauser-engine-f1-stats/)**1.7 L4 Also powered [Adams](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/adams/), [Diedt](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/diedt/), [Ewing](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/ewing/), [Kurtis Kraft](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/kurtis-kraft/), [Langley](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/langley/), [Lesovsky](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/lesovsky/), [Marchese](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/marchese/), [Moore](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/moore/), [Nichels](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/nichels/), [Olson](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/olson/), [Rae](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/rae/), [Snowberger](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/snowberger/), [Stevens](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/stevens/), [Wetteroth](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/wetteroth/), [Bromme](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/bromme/), [Hall](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/hall/), [Kuzma](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/kuzma/), [Pawl](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/pawl/), [Schroeder](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/schroeder/), [Sherman](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/sherman/), [Trevis](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/trevis/), [Kurtis Kraft 500A](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/kurtis-kraft-500a/), [Kurtis Kraft 500B](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/kurtis-kraft-500b/), [Turner](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/turner/), [Kurtis Kraft 500E](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/kurtis-kraft-500e/), [Phillips](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/phillips/), [Dunn](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/dunn/), [Epperly](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/epperly/), [Kurtis Kraft 500G](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/kurtis-kraft-500g/), [Kurtis Kraft 500G2](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/kurtis-kraft-500g2/), [Christensen](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/christensen/), [Elder](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/elder/), [Sutton](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/sutton/) , [Meskowski](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/meskowski/) Tyres **Firestone** ## Drivers of the Watson 45 ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/us.svg?v=2) [DickRathmann](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/dick-rathmann-information-statistics/) P521959 **0** pts 26 ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/us.svg?v=2) [JoeJames](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/joe-james-information-statistics/) P67 **0** pts 29 ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/us.svg?v=2) [JimRigsby](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/jim-rigsby-information-statistics/) P54 **0** pts 38 ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/us.svg?v=2) [DonFreeland](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/don-freeland-information-statistics/) P80 **0** pts 8 ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/us.svg?v=2) [PatFlaherty](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/pat-flaherty-information-statistics/) P51956 **1** win · **8** pts 52 ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/us.svg?v=2) [TroyRuttman](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/troy-ruttman-information-statistics/) P631960 **0** pts 16 ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/us.svg?v=2) [JimmyReece](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/jimmy-reece-information-statistics/) P26 **0** pts 44 ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/us.svg?v=2) [JudLarson](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/jud-larson-information-statistics/) P33 **0** pts 5 ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/us.svg?v=2) [EdElisian](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/ed-elisian-information-statistics/) P64 **0** pts 5 ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/us.svg?v=2) [RodgerWard](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/rodger-ward-information-statistics/) P101959 **1** win · **14** pts 16 ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/us.svg?v=2) [JimRathmann](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/jim-rathmann-information-statistics/) P81960 **1** win · **14** pts 98 ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/us.svg?v=2) [LloydRuby](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/lloyd-ruby-information-statistics/) P29 **0** pts 65 ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/us.svg?v=2) [ChuckStevenson](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/chuck-stevenson/) P58 **0** pts 2 ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/us.svg?v=2) [TonyBettenhausen](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/tony-bettenhausen-information-statistics/) P66 **0** pts 9 ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/us.svg?v=2) [LenSutton](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/len-sutton-information-statistics/) P73 **0** pts ## Full Car Statistics Grands Prix**9**Race starts**22**Wins**3** (13.6%)Poles**2**Podiums**5** (22.7%)Fastest laps**1**Points finishes**5**Points**36**Drivers**15** ## Key Car Landmarks FirstLast Race [1950 Indianapolis 500](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1950-formula-1-grand-prix-of-indianapolis-500/) [1960 Indianapolis 500](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1960-formula-1-grand-prix-of-indianapolis-500/) Pole [1956 Indianapolis 500](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1956-formula-1-grand-prix-of-indianapolis-500/) Flaherty [1958 Indianapolis 500](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1958-formula-1-grand-prix-of-indianapolis-500/) Rathmann Win [1956 Indianapolis 500](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1956-formula-1-grand-prix-of-indianapolis-500/) Flaherty [1960 Indianapolis 500](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1960-formula-1-grand-prix-of-indianapolis-500/) Rathmann Podium [1956 Indianapolis 500](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1956-formula-1-grand-prix-of-indianapolis-500/) Flaherty [1960 Indianapolis 500](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1960-formula-1-grand-prix-of-indianapolis-500/) Ward Points [1956 Indianapolis 500](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1956-formula-1-grand-prix-of-indianapolis-500/) Flaherty [1960 Indianapolis 500](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1960-formula-1-grand-prix-of-indianapolis-500/) Ward Fastest lap [1960 Indianapolis 500](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1960-formula-1-grand-prix-of-indianapolis-500/) Rathmannonly once ## Finishing Positions 1st 3 2nd 2 6th 1 7th 1 8th 1 12th 1 15th 1 19th 1 20th 2 23rd 1 27th 2 28th 1 30th 1 31st 2 32nd 1 33rd 1 ## Performance Breakdown 13.6% 3 / 22 Win Rate 22.7% 5 / 22 Podium Rate 9.1% 2 / 22 Pole Rate 4.5% 1 / 22 Fastest Lap Rate 22.7% 5 / 22 Points Finish Rate 100.0% 22 / 22 Finish Rate ## 1950 Race by Race 1 Grand Prix [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/us.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1950-formula-1-grand-prix-of-indianapolis-500/ "1950 Indianapolis 500") [Dick Rathmann](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/dick-rathmann-information-statistics/) 32 1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified ## 1951 Race by Race 1 Grand Prix [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/us.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1951-formula-1-grand-prix-of-indianapolis-500/ "1951 Indianapolis 500") [Joe James](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/joe-james-information-statistics/) 33 1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified ## 1952 Race by Race 1 Grand Prix [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/us.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1952-formula-1-grand-prix-of-indianapolis-500/ "1952 Indianapolis 500") [Jim Rigsby](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/jim-rigsby-information-statistics/) 12 1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified ## 1953 Race by Race 1 Grand Prix [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/us.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1953-formula-1-grand-prix-of-indianapolis-500/ "1953 Indianapolis 500") [Don Freeland](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/don-freeland-information-statistics/) 27 1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified ## 1956 Race by Race 1 Grand Prix [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/us.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1956-formula-1-grand-prix-of-indianapolis-500/ "1956 Indianapolis 500") [Pat Flaherty](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/pat-flaherty-information-statistics/) 1 1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified ## 1957 Race by Race 1 Grand Prix [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/us.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1957-formula-1-grand-prix-of-indianapolis-500/ "1957 Indianapolis 500") [Troy Ruttman](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/troy-ruttman-information-statistics/) 31 1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified ## 1958 Race by Race 1 Grand Prix [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/us.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1958-formula-1-grand-prix-of-indianapolis-500/ "1958 Indianapolis 500") [Jimmy Reece](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/jimmy-reece-information-statistics/) 6 [Jud Larson](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/jud-larson-information-statistics/) 8 [Dick Rathmann](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/dick-rathmann-information-statistics/) 27 [Ed Elisian](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/ed-elisian-information-statistics/) 28 1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified ## 1959 Race by Race 1 Grand Prix [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/us.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1959-formula-1-grand-prix-of-Indianapolis-500/ "1959 Indianapolis 500") [Rodger Ward](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/rodger-ward-information-statistics/) 1 [Jim Rathmann](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/jim-rathmann-information-statistics/) 2 [Pat Flaherty](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/pat-flaherty-information-statistics/) 19 [Dick Rathmann](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/dick-rathmann-information-statistics/) 20 1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified ## 1960 Race by Race 1 Grand Prix [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/us.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1960-formula-1-grand-prix-of-indianapolis-500/ "1960 Indianapolis 500") [Jim Rathmann](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/jim-rathmann-information-statistics/) 1 [Rodger Ward](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/rodger-ward-information-statistics/) 2 [Lloyd Ruby](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/lloyd-ruby-information-statistics/) 7 [Chuck Stevenson](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/chuck-stevenson/) 15 [Troy Ruttman](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/troy-ruttman-information-statistics/) 20 [Tony Bettenhausen](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/tony-bettenhausen-information-statistics/) 23 [Len Sutton](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/len-sutton-information-statistics/) 30 [Dick Rathmann](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/dick-rathmann-information-statistics/) 31 1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified Stats current as of: 19 Sep 2026 The Watson was Watson's F1 car for 1950 to 1960. Last updated: 19 Sep 2026, 14:38 ## Watson: Frequently Asked Questions
Which team raced the Watson? Watson raced the Watson in the 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959 and 1960 Formula 1 seasons.
Who drove the Watson? Dick Rathmann, Joe James, Jim Rigsby, Don Freeland, Pat Flaherty, Troy Ruttman, Jimmy Reece, Jud Larson, Ed Elisian, Rodger Ward, Jim Rathmann, Lloyd Ruby, Chuck Stevenson, Tony Bettenhausen and Len Sutton drove the Watson in 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959 and 1960.
How many races did the Watson win? The Watson won 3 of the 9 Grands Prix it entered in 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959 and 1960, with 2 pole positions and 5 podium finishes.
Which engine powered the Watson? The Watson used the Offenhauser 255, a 4.2 L4 engine.
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