United States Grand Prix

Round 10 · Watkins Glen, New York State, USA

1969-10-05

Winner: Jochen Rindt (Lotus-Ford)

Jochen Rindt

Lotus-Ford

Piers Courage

Brabham-Ford · +46.990

John Surtees

BRM

Who won the 1969 United States Grand Prix?

The 1969 United States Grand Prix was won by Jochen Rindt driving for Lotus-Ford, starting from pole position. Piers Courage finished second, +46.990 behind, with John Surtees completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 12 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 10 of the 1969 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Watkins Glen in New York State, USA. Jack Brabham was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 14 positions from P18 to finish P4.

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Race Results

Pos	Driver	Team	Grid	+/-	Time	Status	Pts
1	Jochen Rindt	Lotus-Ford	1	—	1:57:56.840	Finished	9
2	Piers Courage	Brabham-Ford	9	▲7	+46.990	Finished	6
3	John Surtees	BRM	11	▲8	—	+2 Laps	4
4	Jack Brabham	Brabham-Ford	18	▲14	—	+2 Laps	3
5	Pedro Rodríguez	Ferrari	12	▲7	—	+7 Laps	2
6	Silvio Moser	Brabham-Ford	17	▲11	—	+10 Laps	1
R	Johnny Servoz-Gavin	Matra-Ford	15	—	—	Not classified	0
R	Graham Hill	Lotus-Ford	4	—	—	Accident	0
R	Jacky Ickx	Brabham-Ford	8	—	—	Engine	0
R	George Eaton	BRM	9	—	—	Engine	0
R	Jean-Pierre Beltoise	Matra-Ford	7	—	—	Engine	0
R	Denny Hulme	McLaren-Ford	2	—	—	Gearbox	0
R	Jackie Stewart	Matra-Ford	3	—	—	Engine	0
R	Pete Lovely	Lotus-Ford	16	—	—	Halfshaft	0
R	Jackie Oliver	BRM	14	—	—	Engine	0
R	Jo Siffert	Lotus-Ford	13	—	—	Fuel system	0
R	Mario Andretti	Lotus-Ford	5	—	—	Suspension	0
R	Bruce McLaren	McLaren-Ford	6	—	—	Engine	0

1969 United States Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 1969 United States Grand Prix?+

Jochen Rindt (Lotus-Ford) won the 1969 United States Grand Prix on 1969-10-05 at Watkins Glen.

Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 1969 United States Grand Prix?+

P1: Jochen Rindt (Lotus-Ford). P2: Piers Courage (Brabham-Ford), +46.990 behind. P3: John Surtees (BRM).

Who was on pole position for the 1969 United States Grand Prix?+

Jochen Rindt took pole position for the 1969 United States Grand Prix.

Which team won the 1969 United States Grand Prix?+

Lotus-Ford won the 1969 United States Grand Prix with Jochen Rindt taking victory.