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1971 United States Grand Prix F1 Starting Grid
1971 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
- 1971
- Round
- 11
- Grand Prix
- United States Grand Prix
- Circuit
- Watkins Glen International
- Winner
- François Cevert
- Classified drivers
- 29
| Grid | Driver | Constructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackie Stewart | Tyrrell | Finished |
| 2 | Emerson Fittipaldi | Team Lotus | NC |
| 3 | Denny Hulme | McLaren | Accident |
| 4 | Clay Regazzoni | Ferrari | Finished |
| 5 | François Cevert | Tyrrell | Finished |
| 6 | Jo Siffert | BRM | Finished |
| 7 | Jacky Ickx | Ferrari | Alternator |
| 8 | Chris Amon | Matra | +2 laps |
| 9 | Reine Wisell | Team Lotus | Brakes |
| 10 | Jean-Pierre Beltoise | Matra | +1 lap |
| 11 | Ronnie Peterson | March | Finished |
| 12 | Howden Ganley | BRM | Finished |
| 13 | John Surtees | Surtees | +5 laps |
| 14 | Mike Hailwood | Surtees | Accident |
| 15 | Tim Schenken | Brabham | Engine |
| 16 | Helmut Marko | BRM | +2 laps |
| 17 | Sam Posey | Surtees | Engine |
| 18 | Graham Hill | Brabham | +1 lap |
| 19 | Peter Revson | Tyrrell | Clutch |
| 20 | Henri Pescarolo | March | Engine |