John Watson (racing driver), Date of Birth, Place of Birth

John Watson (racing driver)

British racecar driver

Date of Birth: 04-May-1946

Place of Birth: Belfast, Northern Ireland

Profession: racing automobile driver, Formula One driver

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

John Marshall Watson, (born 4 May 1946) is a British former racing driver and current commentator from Northern Ireland.
He competed in Formula One, winning five Grands Prix and was third in the 1982 championship.
He also competed in the World Sportscar Championship finishing second in the 1987 championship.
After his retirement from motorsport, he became a commentator for Eurosport's coverage of Formula One from 1990 to 1996.
He currently commentates on the Blancpain GT Series.