United States Grand Prix

Round 15 · Watkins Glen, New York State, USA

1973-10-07

Winner: Ronnie Peterson (Team Lotus)

Ronnie Peterson

Team Lotus

James Hunt

March · +0.668

Carlos Reutemann

Brabham · +22.930

Who won the 1973 United States Grand Prix?

The 1973 United States Grand Prix was won by Ronnie Peterson driving for Team Lotus, starting from pole position. James Hunt finished second, +0.668 behind, with Carlos Reutemann completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 13 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 15 of the 1973 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Watkins Glen in New York State, USA. Jacky Ickx was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 16 positions from P23 to finish P7.

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Race Results

Pos	Driver	Team	Grid	+/-	Time	Status	Pts
1	Ronnie Peterson	Team Lotus	1	—	1:41:15.779	Finished	9
2	James Hunt	March	4	▲2	+0.668	Finished	6
3	Carlos Reutemann	Brabham	2	▼1	+22.930	Finished	4
4	Denny Hulme	McLaren	8	▲4	+50.226	Finished	3
5	Peter Revson	McLaren	7	▲2	+1:20.367	Finished	2
6	Emerson Fittipaldi	Team Lotus	3	▼3	+1:47.945	Finished	1
7	Jacky Ickx	Iso Marlboro	23	▲16	—	+1 Lap	0
8	Clay Regazzoni	BRM	15	▲7	—	+1 Lap	0
9	Jean-Pierre Beltoise	BRM	14	▲5	—	+1 Lap	0
10	Mike Beuttler	March	26	▲16	—	+1 Lap	0
11	Jean-Pierre Jarier	March	17	▲6	—	Accident	0
12	Howden Ganley	Iso Marlboro	19	▲7	—	+2 Laps	0
13	Graham Hill	Shadow	18	▲5	—	+2 Laps	0
14	George Follmer	Shadow	20	▲6	—	+2 Laps	0
15	Jackie Oliver	Shadow	22	▲7	—	+4 Laps	0
16	Arturo Merzario	Ferrari	11	▼5	—	+4 Laps	0
R	Wilson Fittipaldi	Brabham	25	—	—	Not classified	0
R	Jody Scheckter	McLaren	10	—	—	Suspension	0
R	Jochen Mass	Surtees	16	—	—	Engine	0
R	Niki Lauda	BRM	21	—	—	Fuel pump	0
R	Mike Hailwood	Surtees	6	—	—	Suspension	0
R	Carlos Pace	Surtees	9	—	—	Suspension	0
R	John Watson	Brabham	24	—	—	Engine	0
D	Brian Redman	Shadow	13	—	—	Disqualified	0
R	Rikky von Opel	Ensign	27	—	—	Throttle	0
W	Jackie Stewart	Tyrrell	5	—	—	Withdrew	0
W	Chris Amon	Tyrrell	12	—	—	Withdrew	0
W	François Cevert	Tyrrell	—	—	—	Accident	0

1973 United States Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 1973 United States Grand Prix?+

Ronnie Peterson (Team Lotus) won the 1973 United States Grand Prix on 1973-10-07 at Watkins Glen.

Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 1973 United States Grand Prix?+

P1: Ronnie Peterson (Team Lotus). P2: James Hunt (March), +0.668 behind. P3: Carlos Reutemann (Brabham), +22.930 behind.

Who was on pole position for the 1973 United States Grand Prix?+

Ronnie Peterson took pole position for the 1973 United States Grand Prix.

Which team won the 1973 United States Grand Prix?+

Team Lotus won the 1973 United States Grand Prix with Ronnie Peterson taking victory.