United States Grand Prix
Round 15 of 1978
Circuit
Watkins Glen
New York State
Country
USA
Date
Oct 1, 1978
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Race Results
| Pos | Driver | Constructor | Grid | Laps | Time | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlos Reutemann N/A | Ferrari | 2 | 59 | 1:40:48.800 | 9 |
| 2 | Alan Jones N/A | Williams | 3 | 59 | +19.739 | 6 |
| 3 | Jody Scheckter N/A | Wolf | 11 | 59 | +45.701 | 4 |
| 4 | Jean-Pierre Jabouille N/A | Renault | 9 | 59 | +1:25.007 | 3 |
| 5 | Emerson Fittipaldi N/A | Fittipaldi | 13 | 59 | +1:28.089 | 2 |
| 6 | Patrick Tambay N/A | McLaren | 18 | 59 | +1:50.210 | 1 |
| 7 | James Hunt N/A | McLaren | 6 | 58 | +1 Lap | 0 |
| 8 | Derek Daly N/A | Ensign | 19 | 58 | +1 Lap | 0 |
| 9 | René Arnoux N/A | Martini | 21 | 58 | +1 Lap | 0 |
| 10 | Didier Pironi N/A | Tyrrell | 16 | 58 | +1 Lap | 0 |
| 11 | Jacques Laffite N/A | Ligier | 10 | 58 | +1 Lap | 0 |
| 12 | Bobby Rahal N/A | Wolf | 20 | 58 | +1 Lap | 0 |
| 13 | Brett Lunger N/A | Ensign | 24 | 58 | +1 Lap | 0 |
| 14 | Clay Regazzoni N/A | Shadow | 17 | 56 | +3 Laps | 0 |
| 15 | Jean-Pierre Jarier N/A | Team Lotus | 8 | 55 | Out of fuel | 0 |
| 16 | Rolf Stommelen N/A | Arrows | 22 | 54 | +5 Laps | 0 |
| 17 | Arturo Merzario N/A | Merzario | 26 | 46 | Gearbox | 0 |
| 18 | Michael Bleekemolen N/A | ATS | 25 | 43 | Oil leak | 0 |
| 19 | Niki Lauda N/A | Brabham | 5 | 28 | Engine | 0 |
| 20 | Mario Andretti N/A | Team Lotus | 1 | 27 | Engine | 0 |
| 21 | John Watson N/A | Brabham | 7 | 25 | Engine | 0 |
| 22 | Patrick Depailler N/A | Tyrrell | 12 | 23 | Wheel | 0 |
| 23 | Gilles Villeneuve N/A | Ferrari | 4 | 22 | Engine | 0 |
| 24 | Keke Rosberg N/A | ATS | 15 | 21 | Transmission | 0 |
| 25 | Hans-Joachim Stuck N/A | Shadow | 14 | 1 | Fuel system | 0 |
| 26 | Hector Rebaque N/A | Team Lotus | 23 | 0 | Clutch | 0 |
Race Overview
The 1978 United States Grand Prix took place at Watkins Glen in USA. This iconic circuit has been a staple of the Formula 1 calendar, providing thrilling racing action and memorable moments.
26 drivers completed the race, with Carlos Reutemann taking the victory.