United States Grand Prix

Round 15 · Watkins Glen, New York State, USA

1978-10-01

Winner: Carlos Reutemann (Ferrari)

Carlos Reutemann

Ferrari

Alan Jones

Williams · +19.739

Jody Scheckter

Wolf · +45.701

Who won the 1978 United States Grand Prix?

The 1978 United States Grand Prix was won by Carlos Reutemann driving for Ferrari, starting from 2nd on the grid. Alan Jones finished second, +19.739 behind, with Jody Scheckter completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 11 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 15 of the 1978 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Watkins Glen in New York State, USA. Patrick Tambay was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 12 positions from P18 to finish P6.

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Race Results

Pos	Driver	Team	Grid	+/-	Time	Status	Pts
1	Carlos Reutemann	Ferrari	2	▲1	1:40:48.800	Finished	9
2	Alan Jones	Williams	3	▲1	+19.739	Finished	6
3	Jody Scheckter	Wolf	11	▲8	+45.701	Finished	4
4	Jean-Pierre Jabouille	Renault	9	▲5	+1:25.007	Finished	3
5	Emerson Fittipaldi	Fittipaldi	13	▲8	+1:28.089	Finished	2
6	Patrick Tambay	McLaren	18	▲12	+1:50.210	Finished	1
7	James Hunt	McLaren	6	▼1	—	+1 Lap	0
8	Derek Daly	Ensign	19	▲11	—	+1 Lap	0
9	René Arnoux	Martini	21	▲12	—	+1 Lap	0
10	Didier Pironi	Tyrrell	16	▲6	—	+1 Lap	0
11	Jacques Laffite	Ligier	10	▼1	—	+1 Lap	0
12	Bobby Rahal	Wolf	20	▲8	—	+1 Lap	0
13	Brett Lunger	Ensign	24	▲11	—	+1 Lap	0
14	Clay Regazzoni	Shadow	17	▲3	—	+3 Laps	0
15	Jean-Pierre Jarier	Team Lotus	8	▼7	—	Out of fuel	0
16	Rolf Stommelen	Arrows	22	▲6	—	+5 Laps	0
R	Arturo Merzario	Merzario	26	—	—	Gearbox	0
R	Michael Bleekemolen	ATS	25	—	—	Oil leak	0
R	Niki Lauda	Brabham	5	—	—	Engine	0
R	Mario Andretti	Team Lotus	1	—	—	Engine	0
R	John Watson	Brabham	7	—	—	Engine	0
R	Patrick Depailler	Tyrrell	12	—	—	Wheel	0
R	Gilles Villeneuve	Ferrari	4	—	—	Engine	0
R	Keke Rosberg	ATS	15	—	—	Transmission	0
R	Hans-Joachim Stuck	Shadow	14	—	—	Fuel system	0
R	Hector Rebaque	Team Lotus	23	—	—	Clutch	0

1978 United States Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 1978 United States Grand Prix?+

Carlos Reutemann (Ferrari) won the 1978 United States Grand Prix on 1978-10-01 at Watkins Glen.

Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 1978 United States Grand Prix?+

P1: Carlos Reutemann (Ferrari). P2: Alan Jones (Williams), +19.739 behind. P3: Jody Scheckter (Wolf), +45.701 behind.

Who was on pole position for the 1978 United States Grand Prix?+

Mario Andretti took pole position for the 1978 United States Grand Prix.

Which team won the 1978 United States Grand Prix?+

Ferrari won the 1978 United States Grand Prix with Carlos Reutemann taking victory.