United States Grand Prix

Round 5 · Phoenix street circuit, Phoenix, USA

1989-06-04

Winner: Alain Prost (McLaren)

Alain Prost

McLaren

Riccardo Patrese

Williams · +39.696

Eddie Cheever

Arrows · +43.210

Who won the 1989 United States Grand Prix?

The 1989 United States Grand Prix was won by Alain Prost driving for McLaren, starting from 2nd on the grid. Riccardo Patrese finished second, +39.696 behind, with Eddie Cheever completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 19 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 5 of the 1989 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Phoenix street circuit in Phoenix, USA. Christian Danner was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 22 positions from P26 to finish P4.

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Race Results

Pos	Driver	Team	Grid	+/-	Time	Status	Pts
1	Alain Prost	McLaren	2	▲1	2:01:33.133	Finished	9
2	Riccardo Patrese	Williams	14	▲12	+39.696	Finished	6
3	Eddie Cheever	Arrows	17	▲14	+43.210	Finished	4
4	Christian Danner	Rial	26	▲22	—	+1 Lap	3
5	Johnny Herbert	Benetton	25	▲20	—	+1 Lap	2
6	Thierry Boutsen	Williams	16	▲10	—	+1 Lap	1
7	Gabriele Tarquini	AGS	24	▲17	—	Engine	0
8	Andrea de Cesaris	Dallara	13	▲5	—	+5 Laps	0
9	Jonathan Palmer	Tyrrell	21	▲12	—	Fuel system	0
R	Gerhard Berger	Ferrari	8	—	—	Alternator	0
R	Alex Caffi	Dallara	6	—	—	Collision	0
R	Nelson Piquet	Team Lotus	22	—	—	Spun off	0
R	Stefan Johansson	Onyx	19	—	—	Suspension	0
R	Luis Pérez-Sala	Minardi	20	—	—	Engine	0
R	Ayrton Senna	McLaren	1	—	—	Electrical	0
R	Martin Brundle	Brabham	5	—	—	Brakes	0
R	Stefano Modena	Brabham	7	—	—	Brakes	0
R	Nigel Mansell	Ferrari	4	—	—	Alternator	0
R	Pierluigi Martini	Minardi	15	—	—	Engine	0
R	Satoru Nakajima	Team Lotus	23	—	—	Throttle	0
R	Ivan Capelli	March	11	—	—	Transmission	0
R	Maurício Gugelmin	March	18	—	—	Brakes	0
R	Michele Alboreto	Tyrrell	9	—	—	Gearbox	0
R	Alessandro Nannini	Benetton	3	—	—	Physical	0
R	Derek Warwick	Arrows	10	—	—	Collision	0
R	Philippe Alliot	Larrousse	12	—	—	Spun off	0

1989 United States Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 1989 United States Grand Prix?+

Alain Prost (McLaren) won the 1989 United States Grand Prix on 1989-06-04 at Phoenix street circuit.

Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 1989 United States Grand Prix?+

P1: Alain Prost (McLaren). P2: Riccardo Patrese (Williams), +39.696 behind. P3: Eddie Cheever (Arrows), +43.210 behind.

Who was on pole position for the 1989 United States Grand Prix?+

Ayrton Senna took pole position for the 1989 United States Grand Prix.

Which team won the 1989 United States Grand Prix?+

McLaren won the 1989 United States Grand Prix with Alain Prost taking victory.