United States Grand Prix

Round 11 · Watkins Glen, New York State, USA

1968-10-06

Winner: Jackie Stewart (Matra-Ford)

Jackie Stewart

Matra-Ford

Graham Hill

Lotus-Ford · +24.680

John Surtees

Honda

Who won the 1968 United States Grand Prix?

The 1968 United States Grand Prix was won by Jackie Stewart driving for Matra-Ford, starting from 2nd on the grid. Graham Hill finished second, +24.680 behind, with John Surtees completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 14 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 11 of the 1968 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Watkins Glen in New York State, USA. Jo Siffert was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 7 positions from P12 to finish P5.

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Race Results

Pos	Driver	Team	Grid	+/-	Time	Status	Pts
1	Jackie Stewart	Matra-Ford	2	▲1	1:59:20.290	Finished	9
2	Graham Hill	Lotus-Ford	3	▲1	+24.680	Finished	6
3	John Surtees	Honda	9	▲6	—	+1 Lap	4
4	Dan Gurney	McLaren-Ford	7	▲3	—	+1 Lap	3
5	Jo Siffert	Lotus-Ford	12	▲7	—	+3 Laps	2
6	Bruce McLaren	McLaren-Ford	10	▲4	—	+5 Laps	1
R	Piers Courage	BRM	14	—	—	Out of fuel	0
R	Denny Hulme	McLaren	5	—	—	Accident	0
R	Lucien Bianchi	Cooper-BRM	20	—	—	Not classified	0
R	Jack Brabham	Brabham-Repco	8	—	—	Engine	0
R	Jochen Rindt	Brabham-Repco	6	—	—	Engine	0
R	Vic Elford	Cooper-BRM	17	—	—	Engine	0
R	Pedro Rodríguez	BRM	11	—	—	Suspension	0
R	Jo Bonnier	McLaren-BRM	18	—	—	Not classified	0
R	Chris Amon	Ferrari	4	—	—	Water pump	0
R	Jean-Pierre Beltoise	Matra	13	—	—	Transmission	0
R	Bobby Unser	BRM	19	—	—	Engine	0
R	Mario Andretti	Lotus-Ford	1	—	—	Clutch	0
R	Derek Bell	Ferrari	15	—	—	Engine	0
W	Jackie Oliver	Lotus-Ford	—	—	—	Withdrew	0

1968 United States Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 1968 United States Grand Prix?+

Jackie Stewart (Matra-Ford) won the 1968 United States Grand Prix on 1968-10-06 at Watkins Glen.

Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 1968 United States Grand Prix?+

P1: Jackie Stewart (Matra-Ford). P2: Graham Hill (Lotus-Ford), +24.680 behind. P3: John Surtees (Honda).

Who was on pole position for the 1968 United States Grand Prix?+

Mario Andretti took pole position for the 1968 United States Grand Prix.

Which team won the 1968 United States Grand Prix?+

Matra-Ford won the 1968 United States Grand Prix with Jackie Stewart taking victory.