United States 1971
Round 11 • October 3, 1971
Circuit
Watkins Glen
Watkins Glen becomes the stage for an unexpected twist in the 1971 season as the championship contenders face off in a high-stakes showdown. The race is a chess match on wheels, with strategic pit stops and daring overtakes playing a pivotal role in the unfolding drama. As tensions rise and engines roar, the unexpected emerges from the chaos, proving once again that in Formula 1, anything can happen.
| Pos | Driver | Time/Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Francois Cevert | 1:43:51.991 | 9 |
| 2 | Jo Siffert | +40.062 | 6 |
| 3 | Ronnie Peterson | +44.070 | 4 |
| 4 | Howden Ganley | +56.749 | 3 |
| 5 | Jackie Stewart | +1:00.003 | 2 |
| 6 | Clay Regazzoni | +1:16.426 | 1 |
| 7 | Graham Hill | +1 lap | 0 |
| 8 | Jean Pierre Beltoise | +1 lap | 0 |
| 9 | Peter Gethin | +1 lap | 0 |
| 10 | David Hobbs | +1 lap | 0 |
| 11 | Andrea De Adamich | +2 laps | 0 |
| 12 | Chris Amon | +2 laps | 0 |
| 13 | Helmut Marko | +2 laps | 0 |
| 14 | John Cannon | +3 laps | 0 |
| 15 | Mike Hailwood | Accident | 0 |
| 16 | Jo Bonnier | Out of fuel | 0 |
| 17 | John Surtees | +5 laps | 0 |
| Pos | Driver | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackie Stewart | - | - | - |
| 2 | Emerson Fittipaldi | - | - | - |
| 3 | Denny Hulme | - | - | - |
| 4 | Clay Regazzoni | - | - | - |
| 5 | Francois Cevert | - | - | - |
| 6 | Mario Andretti | - | - | - |
| 7 | Jo Siffert | - | - | - |
| 8 | Jacky Ickx | - | - | - |
| 9 | Chris Amon | - | - | - |
| 10 | Reine Wisell | - | - | - |
| 11 | Jean Pierre Beltoise | - | - | - |
| 12 | Ronnie Peterson | - | - | - |
| 13 | Howden Ganley | - | - | - |
| 14 | John Surtees | - | - | - |
| 15 | Mike Hailwood | - | - | - |
| 16 | Tim Schenken | - | - | - |
| 17 | Helmut Marko | - | - | - |
| 18 | Sam Posey | - | - | - |
| 19 | Mark Donohue | - | - | - |
| 20 | Graham Hill | - | - | - |