United States Grand Prix

Round 8 · Watkins Glen, New York State, USA

1962-10-07

Winner: Jim Clark (Lotus-Climax)

Jim Clark

Lotus-Climax

Graham Hill

BRM · +9.200

Bruce McLaren

Cooper-Climax

Who won the 1962 United States Grand Prix?

The 1962 United States Grand Prix was won by Jim Clark driving for Lotus-Climax, starting from pole position. Graham Hill finished second, +9.200 behind, with Bruce McLaren completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 7 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 8 of the 1962 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Watkins Glen in New York State, USA. Innes Ireland was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 8 positions from P16 to finish P8.

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Race Results

Pos	Driver	Team	Grid	+/-	Time	Status	Pts
1	Jim Clark	Lotus-Climax	1	—	2:07	Finished	9
2	Graham Hill	BRM	3	▲1	+9.200	Finished	6
3	Bruce McLaren	Cooper-Climax	6	▲3	—	+1 Lap	4
4	Jack Brabham	Brabham	5	▲1	—	+1 Lap	3
5	Dan Gurney	Porsche	4	▼1	—	+1 Lap	2
6	Masten Gregory	Lotus-BRM	7	▲1	—	+1 Lap	1
7	Tony Maggs	Cooper-Climax	10	▲3	—	+3 Laps	0
8	Innes Ireland	Lotus-Climax	16	▲8	—	+4 Laps	0
9	Roger Penske	Lotus-Climax	13	▲4	—	+4 Laps	0
10	Rob Schroeder	Lotus-Climax	17	▲7	—	+7 Laps	0
11	Hap Sharp	Cooper-Climax	15	▲4	—	+9 Laps	0
12	Trevor Taylor	Lotus-Climax	8	▼4	—	+15 Laps	0
13	Jo Bonnier	Porsche	9	▼4	—	+21 Laps	0
R	Richie Ginther	BRM	2	—	—	Engine	0
R	Maurice Trintignant	Lotus-Climax	19	—	—	Brakes	0
R	Timmy Mayer	Cooper-Climax	12	—	—	Ignition	0
R	John Surtees	Lola	20	—	—	Engine	0
R	Carel Godin de Beaufort	Porsche	14	—	—	Accident	0
W	Roy Salvadori	Lola	—	—	—	Withdrew	0
W	Jim Hall	Lotus-Climax	—	—	—	Withdrew	0

1962 United States Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 1962 United States Grand Prix?+

Jim Clark (Lotus-Climax) won the 1962 United States Grand Prix on 1962-10-07 at Watkins Glen.

Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 1962 United States Grand Prix?+

P1: Jim Clark (Lotus-Climax). P2: Graham Hill (BRM), +9.200 behind. P3: Bruce McLaren (Cooper-Climax).

Who was on pole position for the 1962 United States Grand Prix?+

Jim Clark took pole position for the 1962 United States Grand Prix.

Which team won the 1962 United States Grand Prix?+

Lotus-Climax won the 1962 United States Grand Prix with Jim Clark taking victory.