United States Grand Prix

Round 12 · Watkins Glen, New York State, USA

1970-10-04

Winner: Emerson Fittipaldi (Team Lotus)

Emerson Fittipaldi

Team Lotus

Pedro Rodríguez

BRM · +36.390

Reine Wisell

Team Lotus · +45.170

Who won the 1970 United States Grand Prix?

The 1970 United States Grand Prix was won by Emerson Fittipaldi driving for Team Lotus, starting from 3rd on the grid. Pedro Rodríguez finished second, +36.390 behind, with Reine Wisell completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 10 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 12 of the 1970 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Watkins Glen in New York State, USA. Jo Siffert was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 14 positions from P23 to finish P9.

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Race Results

Pos	Driver	Team	Grid	+/-	Time	Status	Pts
1	Emerson Fittipaldi	Team Lotus	3	▲2	1:57:32.790	Finished	9
2	Pedro Rodríguez	BRM	4	▲2	+36.390	Finished	6
3	Reine Wisell	Team Lotus	9	▲6	+45.170	Finished	4
4	Jacky Ickx	Ferrari	1	▼3	—	+1 Lap	3
5	Chris Amon	March	5	—	—	+1 Lap	2
6	Derek Bell	Surtees	13	▲7	—	+1 Lap	1
7	Denny Hulme	McLaren-Ford	11	▲4	—	+2 Laps	0
8	Henri Pescarolo	Matra	12	▲4	—	+3 Laps	0
9	Jo Siffert	March	23	▲14	—	+3 Laps	0
10	Jack Brabham	Brabham	16	▲6	—	+3 Laps	0
11	Ronnie Peterson	March	15	▲4	—	+4 Laps	0
12	Rolf Stommelen	Brabham	19	▲7	—	+4 Laps	0
13	Clay Regazzoni	Ferrari	6	▼7	—	+7 Laps	0
14	Peter Gethin	McLaren-Ford	21	▲7	—	+8 Laps	0
R	Jackie Stewart	Tyrrell	2	—	—	Oil leak	0
R	Graham Hill	Team Lotus	10	—	—	Clutch	0
R	François Cevert	March	17	—	—	Wheel	0
R	Tim Schenken	De Tomaso	20	—	—	Suspension	0
R	Jo Bonnier	McLaren-Ford	24	—	—	Water pipe	0
R	Jean-Pierre Beltoise	Matra	18	—	—	Handling	0
R	Gus Hutchison	Brabham	22	—	—	Fuel leak	0
R	Jackie Oliver	BRM	7	—	—	Engine	0
R	George Eaton	BRM	14	—	—	Engine	0
R	John Surtees	Surtees	8	—	—	Engine	0

1970 United States Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 1970 United States Grand Prix?+

Emerson Fittipaldi (Team Lotus) won the 1970 United States Grand Prix on 1970-10-04 at Watkins Glen.

Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 1970 United States Grand Prix?+

P1: Emerson Fittipaldi (Team Lotus). P2: Pedro Rodríguez (BRM), +36.390 behind. P3: Reine Wisell (Team Lotus), +45.170 behind.

Who was on pole position for the 1970 United States Grand Prix?+

Jacky Ickx took pole position for the 1970 United States Grand Prix.

Which team won the 1970 United States Grand Prix?+

Team Lotus won the 1970 United States Grand Prix with Emerson Fittipaldi taking victory.