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1962 United States Grand Prix F1 Starting Grid
1962 United States Grand Prix Formula 1 starting grid with driver, constructor, circuit, and season details.
Browse the full classification, related season, driver, team, circuit, and championship history.
- Season
- 1962
- Round
- 8
- Grand Prix
- United States Grand Prix
- Circuit
- Watkins Glen International
- Winner
- Jim Clark
- Classified drivers
- 18
| Grid | Driver | Constructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Clark | Team Lotus | Finished |
| 2 | Richie Ginther | BRM | Engine |
| 3 | Graham Hill | BRM | Finished |
| 4 | Dan Gurney | Porsche | +1 lap |
| 5 | Jack Brabham | Brabham | +1 lap |
| 6 | Bruce McLaren | Cooper | +1 lap |
| 7 | Masten Gregory | Team Lotus | +1 lap |
| 8 | Trevor Taylor | Team Lotus | +15 laps |
| 9 | Jo Bonnier | Porsche | +21 laps |
| 10 | Tony Maggs | Cooper | +3 laps |
| 11 | Timmy Mayer | Cooper | Ignition |
| 12 | Roger Penske | Team Lotus | +4 laps |
| 13 | Carel Godin de Beaufort | Porsche | Accident |
| 14 | Hap Sharp | Cooper | +9 laps |
| 15 | Innes Ireland | Team Lotus | +4 laps |
| 16 | Rob Schroeder | Team Lotus | +7 laps |
| 17 | Maurice Trintignant | Team Lotus | Brakes |
| 18 | John Surtees | Lola | Engine |