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Watkins Glen International

Location
Watkins Glen, United States of America
Circuit type
Race
CLA (3), HIL (3)
Most wins
HIL (3)
Most pole positions
HIL (6)
Most podiums
HIL (1189)
Most laps

Most pole positions

Most laps

Pos. Driver Laps
1 Graham Hill 1189
2 Jack Brabham 835
3 Jo Siffert 747
4 Jo Bonnier 730
5 John Surtees 687
6 Emerson Fittipaldi 593
7 Jim Clark 586
8 Dan Gurney 564
9 Clay Regazzoni 561
10 Denny Hulme 544

Races

Date Race Winner Pole position
Oct 5, 1980 1980 United States Grand Prix #27 Alan Jones Bruno Giacomelli
Oct 7, 1979 1979 United States Grand Prix #12 Gilles Villeneuve Alan Jones
Oct 1, 1978 1978 United States Grand Prix #11 Carlos Reutemann Mario Andretti
Oct 2, 1977 1977 United States Grand Prix #1 James Hunt James Hunt
Oct 10, 1976 1976 United States Grand Prix #11 James Hunt James Hunt
Oct 5, 1975 1975 United States Grand Prix #12 Niki Lauda Niki Lauda
Oct 6, 1974 1974 United States Grand Prix #7 Carlos Reutemann Carlos Reutemann
Oct 7, 1973 1973 United States Grand Prix #2 Ronnie Peterson Ronnie Peterson
Oct 8, 1972 1972 United States Grand Prix #1 Jackie Stewart Jackie Stewart
Oct 3, 1971 1971 United States Grand Prix #9 François Cevert Jackie Stewart
Oct 4, 1970 1970 United States Grand Prix #24 Emerson Fittipaldi Jacky Ickx
Oct 5, 1969 1969 United States Grand Prix #2 Jochen Rindt Jochen Rindt
Oct 6, 1968 1968 United States Grand Prix #15 Jackie Stewart Mario Andretti
Oct 1, 1967 1967 United States Grand Prix #5 Jim Clark Graham Hill
Oct 2, 1966 1966 United States Grand Prix #1 Jim Clark Jack Brabham
Oct 3, 1965 1965 United States Grand Prix #3 Graham Hill Graham Hill
Oct 4, 1964 1964 United States Grand Prix #3 Graham Hill Jim Clark
Oct 6, 1963 1963 United States Grand Prix #1 Graham Hill Graham Hill
Oct 7, 1962 1962 United States Grand Prix #8 Jim Clark Jim Clark
Oct 8, 1961 1961 United States Grand Prix #15 Innes Ireland Jack Brabham

Watkins Glen: Formula 1 track details and history

Watkins Glen, situated in Watkins Glen, United States of America, has been a part of Formula 1 since 1961. The track has hosted 20 Grand Prix races, offering unique challenges to drivers and teams with its 5.435-kilometer layout.Over the years, it has seen various records set, including the fastest lap of 1:02.740 by Jacky Ickx in 1970.

Circuit statistics

  • Location: Watkins Glen, United States of America,
  • First Grand Prix: 1961 United States Grand Prix
  • Races hosted: 20
  • Track length: 5.435 km
  • Lap record: 1:02.740 (Jacky Ickx, 1970)

Season Highlights at Watkins Glen

In the most recent race at Watkins Glen during the 1980 season, Alan Jones secured victory driving for Williams.Over its history, Watkins Glen has been a part of 20 Formula 1 seasons, contributing to the championship battles of various teams and drivers.