Stephen Watson (born 18 February 1973 in Durban, South Africa) is a South African racing driver who tested for the Arrows Formula One team in 1998 to 1999. He also competed in International Formula 3000 for three seasons from 1995 to 1997, scoring top 6 finishes on two occasions.

Watson was founding general manager of A1GP, leaving after three years to join the 2010 FIFA World Cup Local Organizing Committee as Tournament Director. In 2009 Watson was Head Hunted by the Gauteng Provincial Government to Head up their international motorsport hosting aspirations. He joined the Gauteng Motorsport Company Which sort to host Formula 1 in the province. A later change in the provincial political leadership and subsequent changes to their strategic objectives, resulted in the project being shelved. Watson continued is employment term within the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency for a further 4 years. In 2013 Watson started his own business ventures and today is the managing director of Discover Digital in South Africa.

Racing record

Complete International Formula 3000 results

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap.)

Year Entrant Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Pos. Pts
1995 Nordic Racing Lola T95/50 Cosworth AC SIL
Ret
CAT
11
PAU
12
PER
7
HOC
Ret
SPA
12
EST
Ret
MAG
12
19th 0
1996 Team Alpha Plus Lola T96/50 Zytek-Judd NÜR
Ret
PAU
Ret
PER
Ret
HOC
Ret
SIL
18
SPA
16
MAG
11
EST
Ret
MUG
16
HOC
10
23rd 0
1997 Durango Formula Lola T96/50 Zytek-Judd SIL
15
PAU
DNQ
HEL
6
NÜR
16
PER
7
HOC
12
A1R
Ret
SPA
6
MUG
15
JER
Ret
20th 2


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