--- description: "John Owen's F1 record: 16 cars, 7 Drivers' titles, 8 Constructors' titles, 132 wins in 326 Grands Prix since 2010. Every car, title and record." title: "John Owen: 7× F1 Title-Winning Designer | Career Stats" image: https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/f1testbarcelona2016jk_1841024-1200x675.jpg --- [Skip to main content](#content) ![Change language](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2) [![F1-Fansite.com](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/logo-mob.png)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/) ![Circuit of The Americas circuit ahead of the 2026 2026 United States F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2025-cota-header-990x122.jpg) [![Try F1 on Apple TV for 7 days](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/F1-Launch_Refresh2_Static_Affiliate_728x90_US-EN.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-apple-tv/) [![F1-Fansite.com](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/logo.png)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/) [Sign in](https://www.f1-fansite.com/login/) - [Home](https://www.f1-fansite.com/) - [F1 News](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/) - [F1 2026](https://www.f1-fansite.com/2026-formula-1-season/) - [F1 2027](https://www.f1-fansite.com/2027-formula-1-season/) - [All Time](https://www.f1-fansite.com/all-time-f1-archive/) - [F1 Stats](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-statistics/) - [Photos](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-wallpapers/) - [F1 Fans](https://www.f1-fansite.com/fans/) - [F1 Quiz](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-quizzes/) - [F1 Tickets](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-tickets/) - [F1 Merchandise](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-merchandise/) - Add to home screen [Sign in](https://www.f1-fansite.com/login/) [Next session![Circuit of The Americas](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/flags-svg/us.svg?v=2) US United States Grand Prix · FP100d 00h 00m 00s](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-calendar/usa-grand-prix-f1-race-information/) [Next session![Circuit of The Americas](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/flags-svg/us.svg?v=2) US United States Grand Prix · FP100d 00h 00m 00s](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-calendar/usa-grand-prix-f1-race-information/) # John Owen F1 Designer Profile & Career Stats 2026 Formula 1 Designer ## ![United Kingdom](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2) John Owen [3rd in all-time ranking](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-designers/) | [Mercedes](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/mercedes/) chief designer 8 Constructors’ TitlesC-Titles 7 Drivers’ TitlesD-Titles 132 Grand Prix WinsGP Wins 147 Grand Prix PolesGP Poles John Owen is credited with 16 Formula 1 cars for [Mercedes](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/mercedes/) since 2010. Those cars won 132 Grands Prix, 7 drivers' titles and 8 constructors' titles. The most successful was the [Mercedes W07](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/mercedes-w07/), with 19 wins. John Owen ranks 3rd of 293 in the [all-time F1 car designer ranking](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-designers/). ## Designer Profile | Country | ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2) [United Kingdom](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/british-f1-drivers-statistics-overview/) | | --- | --- | | Date of Birth | May 11th 1973 (age 53) | | Role | Chief designer 16 cars | | F1 Cars | 16 (2010-2026) | | F1 Teams | [Mercedes](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/mercedes/) | | Current F1 team | ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/de.svg?v=2) [Mercedes](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/mercedes/) | | Current role | Chief designer | | Ranking | [3rd of 293](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-designers/) all-time car designers | ## Drivers' Titles - [2014](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/2014-f1-championship-standings/) [W05](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/mercedes-w05-specifications-information/) [Lewis Hamilton](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/lewis-hamilton/) - [2015](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/2015-f1-championship-standings/) [W06](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/mercedes-w06-specifications-information/) [Lewis Hamilton](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/lewis-hamilton/) - [2016](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/2016-f1-championship-standings/) [W07](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/mercedes-w07/) [Nico Rosberg](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/nico-rosberg/) - [2017](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/2017-f1-championship-standings/) [W08](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/mercedes-w08-specifications-information/) [Lewis Hamilton](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/lewis-hamilton/) - [2018](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/2018-f1-championship-standings/) [W09](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/mercedes-w09-eq-power-specifications-information/) [Lewis Hamilton](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/lewis-hamilton/) - [2019](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/2019-f1-championship-standings/) [W10](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/mercedes-w10/) [Lewis Hamilton](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/lewis-hamilton/) - [2020](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/f1-standings-2020-championship/) [W11](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/mercedes-w11/) [Lewis Hamilton](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/lewis-hamilton/) ## Wins per Team [Mercedes 2010-2026 · 16 cars · 132 wins](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/mercedes/) ## Constructors' Titles - [2014](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/2014-f1-championship-standings/) [W05](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/mercedes-w05-specifications-information/)**296** clear of [Red Bull](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/red-bull-racing/) - [2015](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/2015-f1-championship-standings/) [W06](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/mercedes-w06-specifications-information/)**275** clear of [Ferrari](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/ferrari-f1-information-statistics/) - [2016](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/2016-f1-championship-standings/) [W07](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/mercedes-w07/)**297** clear of [Red Bull](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/red-bull-racing/) - [2017](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/2017-f1-championship-standings/) [W08](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/mercedes-w08-specifications-information/)**146** clear of [Ferrari](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/ferrari-f1-information-statistics/) - [2018](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/2018-f1-championship-standings/) [W09](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/mercedes-w09-eq-power-specifications-information/)**84** clear of [Ferrari](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/ferrari-f1-information-statistics/) - [2019](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/2019-f1-championship-standings/) [W10](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/mercedes-w10/)**235** clear of [Ferrari](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/ferrari-f1-information-statistics/) - [2020](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/f1-standings-2020-championship/) [W11](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/mercedes-w11/)**254** clear of [Red Bull](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/red-bull-racing/) - [2021](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/f1-standings-2021-championship/) [W12](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/mercedes-w12/)**28** clear of [Red Bull](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/red-bull-racing/) ## Career Timeline 20102026 **Mercedes** 2010-2011**Mercedes** 2013-20268 title years ## Key Career Landmarks FirstLast Car [Mercedes W01](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/mercedes-w01-specs-info/) 2010 [Mercedes W17](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/mercedes-w17-specs-facts/) 2026 Race [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/bh.svg?v=2)2010 Bahrain F1 Grand Prix2010 BHR F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-2010-formula-1-grand-prix-bahrain/) 36 years, 307 days36y, 307d [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/sg.svg?v=2)2026 Singapore F1 Grand Prix2026 SGP F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/race-report-results-2026-singapore-formula-1-grand-prix/) 53 years, 153 days53y, 153d Pole [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/cn.svg?v=2)2013 Chinese F1 Grand Prix2013 CHN F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/race-results-2013-chinese-formula-1-grand-prix/) 39 years, 338 days39y, 338d [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/az.svg?v=2)2026 Azerbaijan F1 Grand Prix2026 AZE F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/2026-azerbaijan-formula-1-grand-prix-results-report/) 53 years, 138 days53y, 138d Win [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/mc.svg?v=2)2013 Monaco F1 Grand Prix2013 MON F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/f1-race-results-2013-monaco-grand-prix/) 40 years, 15 days40y, 15d [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/az.svg?v=2)2026 Azerbaijan F1 Grand Prix2026 AZE F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/2026-azerbaijan-formula-1-grand-prix-results-report/) 53 years, 138 days53y, 138d Podium [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/my.svg?v=2)2010 Malaysian F1 Grand Prix2010 MAS F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-2010-formula-1-grand-prix-malaysia/) 36 years, 328 days36y, 328d [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/sg.svg?v=2)2026 Singapore F1 Grand Prix2026 SGP F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/race-report-results-2026-singapore-formula-1-grand-prix/) 53 years, 153 days53y, 153d Constructors' title [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/ru.svg?v=2)2014 Russian F1 Grand Prix2014 RUS F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/race-result-2014-russian-f1-gp/) 41 years, 154 days41y, 154d [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/ae.svg?v=2)2021 Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix2021 UAE F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/race-results-2021-abu-dhabi-f1-grand-prix/) 48 years, 215 days48y, 215d Drivers' title [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/ae.svg?v=2)2014 Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix2014 UAE F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/race-results-2014-abu-dhabi-f1-gp/) 41 years, 196 days41y, 196d [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/tr.svg?v=2)2020 Turkish F1 Grand Prix2020 TUR F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/2020-turkish-grand-prix-results/) 47 years, 188 days47y, 188d ## F1 cars designed by John Owen16 cars · 2010-2026 [All F1 cars →](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/) [![Mercedes W17](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/M621232_F1_Grand_Prix_of_Netherlands_Practice_Sprint_Qualifying-330x220.jpg)P12026![Mercedes logo](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Mercedes-Logo.svg_-220x220.webp)Mercedes W17Chief designer**11** wins**578** ptsMercedes PU](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/mercedes-w17-specs-facts/) [![Mercedes W16](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/40-friday-monza-2025-Aangepast-330x220.jpg)P22025![Mercedes logo](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Mercedes-Logo.svg_-220x220.webp)Mercedes W16Chief designer**2** wins**459** ptsMercedes PU](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/mercedes-f1-w16-specs-info/) [![Mercedes W15](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/15-pre-season-test-day1-330x220.jpg)P42024![Mercedes logo](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Mercedes-Logo.svg_-220x220.webp)Mercedes W15Chief designer**4** wins**468** ptsMercedes PU](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/mercedes-f1-w15-specs-info/) [![Mercedes W14](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/32-friday-montecarlo-2023-330x220.jpg)P22023![Mercedes logo](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Mercedes-Logo.svg_-220x220.webp)Mercedes W14Chief designer**8** podiums**409** ptsMercedes PU](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/mercedes-f1-w14/) [![Mercedes W13](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/M312047-330x220.jpg)P32022![Mercedes logo](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Mercedes-Logo.svg_-220x220.webp)Mercedes W13Chief designer**1** win**515** ptsMercedes PU](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/mercedes-w13/) [![Mercedes W12](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/M289200-330x215.jpg)P1 · Champion2021![Mercedes logo](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Mercedes-Logo.svg_-220x220.webp)Mercedes W12Chief designer**9** wins**613.5** ptsMercedes PU](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/mercedes-w12/) [![Mercedes W11](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/M277324-330x220.jpg)P1 · Champion2020![Mercedes logo](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Mercedes-Logo.svg_-220x220.webp)Mercedes W11Chief designer**13** wins**573** ptsMercedes PU](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/mercedes-w11/) [![Mercedes W10](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Mercedes-W10-front-view-330x165.jpg)P1 · Champion2019![Mercedes logo](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Mercedes-Logo.svg_-220x220.webp)Mercedes W10Chief designer**15** wins**739** ptsMercedes PU](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/mercedes-w10/) [![Mercedes W09](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/M160547-330x220.jpg)P1 · Champion2018![Mercedes logo](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Mercedes-Logo.svg_-220x220.webp)Mercedes W09Chief designer**11** wins**655** ptsMercedes PU](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/mercedes-w09-eq-power-specifications-information/) [![Mercedes W08](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/M57712-2-330x220.jpg)P1 · Champion2017![Mercedes logo](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Mercedes-Logo.svg_-220x220.webp)Mercedes W08Chief designer**12** wins**668** ptsMercedes PU](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/mercedes-w08-specifications-information/) [![Mercedes W07](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/f1testbarcelona2016jk_1841024-330x216.jpg)P1 · Champion2016![Mercedes logo](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Mercedes-Logo.svg_-220x220.webp)Mercedes W07Chief designer**19** wins**765** ptsMercedes PU](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/mercedes-w07/) [![Mercedes W06](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/E1S5226-Custom-330x220.jpg)P1 · Champion2015![Mercedes logo](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Mercedes-Logo.svg_-220x220.webp)Mercedes W06Chief designer**16** wins**703** ptsMercedes PU](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/mercedes-w06-specifications-information/) [![Mercedes W05](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Nico-Rosberg-Mercedes-W05-330x220.jpg)P1 · Champion2014![Mercedes logo](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Mercedes-Logo.svg_-220x220.webp)Mercedes W05Chief designer**16** wins**701** ptsMercedes PU](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/mercedes-w05-specifications-information/) [![Mercedes W04](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/415151711-34309332013-Large-330x220.jpg)P22013![Mercedes logo](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Mercedes-Logo.svg_-220x220.webp)Mercedes W04Chief designer**3** wins**360** ptsMercedes engine](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/mercedes-w04-specifications-information/) [![Mercedes W02](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/585953531-232110992012-330x212.jpg)P42011![Mercedes logo](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Mercedes-Logo.svg_-220x220.webp)Mercedes W02Chief designer**165** ptsMercedes engine](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/mercedes-w02-specifications-information/) [![Mercedes W01](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/536451404-152221262010-330x220.jpg)P42010![Mercedes logo](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Mercedes-Logo.svg_-220x220.webp)Mercedes W01Chief designer**3** podiums**214** ptsMercedes engine](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/mercedes-w01-specs-info/) Stats current as of: 16 Oct 2026 ## Car Designers Ranked Nearby 1. 1![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2) [Adrian Newey](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-designers/adrian-newey/)26 titles · 223 wins · 45 cars 2. 2![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/it.svg?v=2) [Aldo Costa](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-designers/aldo-costa/)24 titles · 167 wins · 29 cars 3. 3![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2)John Owen15 titles · 132 wins · 16 cars 4. 4![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2) [Neil Oatley](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-designers/neil-oatley/)14 titles · 127 wins · 35 cars 5. 5![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2) [Patrick Head](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-designers/patrick-head/)16 titles · 109 wins · 28 cars [Full ranking of all 293 F1 car designers →](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-designers/) ## John Owen: Frequently Asked Questions
Is John Owen still designing F1 cars in 2026? Yes. John Owen is credited as chief designer on the Mercedes W17, the Mercedes car for the 2026 Formula 1 season.
How old is John Owen? John Owen, the Formula 1 designer from the United Kingdom, was born on 11 May 1973 and is 53 years old.
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