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1970 United States Grand Prix F1 Starting Grid
1970 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
- 1970
- Round
- 12
- Grand Prix
- United States Grand Prix
- Circuit
- Watkins Glen International
- Winner
- Emerson Fittipaldi
- Classified drivers
- 24
| Grid | Driver | Constructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacky Ickx | Ferrari | +1 lap |
| 2 | Jackie Stewart | Tyrrell | Oil leak |
| 3 | Emerson Fittipaldi | Team Lotus | Finished |
| 4 | Pedro Rodríguez | BRM | Finished |
| 5 | Chris Amon | March | +1 lap |
| 6 | Clay Regazzoni | Ferrari | +7 laps |
| 7 | Jackie Oliver | BRM | Engine |
| 8 | John Surtees | Surtees | Engine |
| 9 | Reine Wisell | Team Lotus | Finished |
| 10 | Graham Hill | Team Lotus | Clutch |
| 11 | Denny Hulme | McLaren | +2 laps |
| 12 | Henri Pescarolo | Matra | +3 laps |
| 13 | Derek Bell | Surtees | +1 lap |
| 14 | George Eaton | BRM | Engine |
| 15 | Ronnie Peterson | March | +4 laps |
| 16 | Jack Brabham | Brabham | +3 laps |
| 17 | François Cevert | March | Wheel |
| 18 | Jean-Pierre Beltoise | Matra | Handling |
| 19 | Rolf Stommelen | Brabham | +4 laps |
| 20 | Tim Schenken | De Tomaso | Suspension |