United States Grand Prix

Round 1 · Phoenix street circuit, Phoenix, USA

1990-03-11

Winner: Ayrton Senna (McLaren)

Ayrton Senna

McLaren

Jean Alesi

Tyrrell · +8.685

Thierry Boutsen

Williams · +54.080

Who won the 1990 United States Grand Prix?

The 1990 United States Grand Prix was won by Ayrton Senna driving for McLaren, starting from 5th on the grid. Jean Alesi finished second, +8.685 behind, with Thierry Boutsen completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 13 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 1 of the 1990 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Phoenix street circuit in Phoenix, USA. Michele Alboreto was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 11 positions from P21 to finish P10.

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Race Results

Pos	Driver	Team	Grid	+/-	Time	Status	Pts
1	Ayrton Senna	McLaren	5	▲4	1:52:32.829	Finished	9
2	Jean Alesi	Tyrrell	4	▲2	+8.685	Finished	6
3	Thierry Boutsen	Williams	9	▲6	+54.080	Finished	4
4	Nelson Piquet	Benetton	6	▲2	+1:08.358	Finished	3
5	Stefano Modena	Brabham	10	▲5	+1:09.503	Finished	2
6	Satoru Nakajima	Tyrrell	11	▲5	—	+1 Lap	1
7	Pierluigi Martini	Minardi	2	▼5	—	+1 Lap	0
8	Éric Bernard	Larrousse	15	▲7	—	+1 Lap	0
9	Riccardo Patrese	Williams	12	▲3	—	+1 Lap	0
10	Michele Alboreto	Arrows	21	▲11	—	+2 Laps	0
11	Alessandro Nannini	Benetton	22	▲11	—	+2 Laps	0
12	Bernd Schneider	Arrows	20	▲8	—	+2 Laps	0
13	Roberto Moreno	Euro Brun	16	▲3	—	+5 Laps	0
14	Maurício Gugelmin	Leyton House	25	▲11	—	+6 Laps	0
R	Paolo Barilla	Minardi	14	—	—	Physical	0
R	Aguri Suzuki	Larrousse	18	—	—	Brakes	0
R	Nigel Mansell	Ferrari	17	—	—	Clutch	0
R	Gerhard Berger	McLaren	1	—	—	Clutch	0
R	Gregor Foitek	Brabham	23	—	—	Accident	0
R	Olivier Grouillard	Osella	8	—	—	Collision	0
R	Andrea de Cesaris	Dallara	3	—	—	Engine	0
R	Alain Prost	Ferrari	7	—	—	Oil leak	0
R	Ivan Capelli	Leyton House	26	—	—	Electrical	0
R	Derek Warwick	Team Lotus	24	—	—	Gearbox	0
R	Nicola Larini	Ligier	13	—	—	Throttle	0
R	Martin Donnelly	Team Lotus	19	—	—	Gearbox	0
D	Philippe Alliot	Ligier	—	—	—	Disqualified	0

1990 United States Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 1990 United States Grand Prix?+

Ayrton Senna (McLaren) won the 1990 United States Grand Prix on 1990-03-11 at Phoenix street circuit.

Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 1990 United States Grand Prix?+

P1: Ayrton Senna (McLaren). P2: Jean Alesi (Tyrrell), +8.685 behind. P3: Thierry Boutsen (Williams), +54.080 behind.

Who was on pole position for the 1990 United States Grand Prix?+

Gerhard Berger took pole position for the 1990 United States Grand Prix.

Which team won the 1990 United States Grand Prix?+

McLaren won the 1990 United States Grand Prix with Ayrton Senna taking victory.