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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