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United States Grand Prix · Watkins Glen

Watkins Glen International

F1 track map, lap length and every winner since 1961.

Lap
5.435km
Direction
Clockwise
First GP
1961
Races
20
Top speed
342km/h, sim.

Simulated hot lap

Watkins Glen last hosted Formula 1 in 1980, before fastest laps were recorded in our data, so this lap uses the model’s grip for a modern car (1:18.961).

116342 km/h
Speed traceSimulated speed over one lap, in km/h. Hover to find the spot on the map.
How is this lap worked out?

It is a model, not telemetry. The radius of every corner on the drawing limits the speed through it, with more grip the faster the car goes, as downforce gives. In between, the car accelerates and brakes as hard as a Formula 1 car can, so it slows before each corner rather than at it. Grip is then tuned until the lap matches the real time above: the clock is real, the speeds, gears and pedal traces are estimates.

Watkins Glen at a glance

Location
Watkins Glen, United States
Circuit type
Permanent circuitClockwise
Lap length
5.435 km3.38 miles
Latest race distance
59 laps320.7 km in 1980
First Formula 1 race
1961United States Grand Prix, won by Innes Ireland
Latest Formula 1 race
1980United States Grand Prix, won by Alan Jones
Most wins
Jim Clark, Graham Hill3 wins each
Most successful team
Ferrari, BRM3 wins each

Most wins at Watkins Glen

World Championship races only, 1961–1980.

Drivers

  1. Jim Clark3
  2. Graham Hill3
  3. Carlos Reutemann2
  4. James Hunt2
  5. Jackie Stewart2

Teams

  1. Ferrari3
  2. BRM3
  3. McLaren2
  4. Team Lotus2
  5. Tyrrell2

Every Formula 1 winner at Watkins Glen

20 races, newest first.

Formula 1 winners at Watkins Glen International
YearGrand PrixWinnerTeamLaps
1980United States Grand PrixAlan JonesWilliams59
1979United States Grand PrixGilles VilleneuveFerrari59
1978United States Grand PrixCarlos ReutemannFerrari59
1977United States Grand PrixJames HuntMcLaren59
1976United States Grand PrixJames HuntMcLaren59
1975United States Grand PrixNiki LaudaFerrari59
1974United States Grand PrixCarlos ReutemannBrabham59
1973United States Grand PrixRonnie PetersonTeam Lotus59
1972United States Grand PrixJackie StewartTyrrell59
1971United States Grand PrixFrançois CevertTyrrell59
1970United States Grand PrixEmerson FittipaldiTeam Lotus108
1969United States Grand PrixJochen RindtLotus-Ford108
Show the 8 earlier winners
YearGrand PrixWinnerTeamLaps
1968United States Grand PrixJackie StewartMatra-Ford108
1967United States Grand PrixJim ClarkLotus-Ford108
1966United States Grand PrixJim ClarkLotus-BRM108
1965United States Grand PrixGraham HillBRM110
1964United States Grand PrixGraham HillBRM110
1963United States Grand PrixGraham HillBRM110
1962United States Grand PrixJim ClarkLotus-Climax100
1961United States Grand PrixInnes IrelandLotus-Climax100

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Watkins Glen FAQ

How long is a lap of Watkins Glen?
5.435 km (3.38 miles) on the layout Formula 1 last raced. The 1980 United States Grand Prix was 59 laps, 320.7 km.
Does Watkins Glen run clockwise?
Yes. Cars go round Watkins Glen clockwise.
Who has won the most Formula 1 races at Watkins Glen?
Jim Clark and Graham Hill, with 3 wins each. The most successful team is Ferrari and BRM, with 3 each.
When was the first Formula 1 race at Watkins Glen?
The 1961 United States Grand Prix, won by Innes Ireland (Lotus-Climax).
How many Formula 1 races has Watkins Glen held?
20 World Championship races, from 1961 to 1980. The latest, the 1980 United States Grand Prix, was won by Alan Jones.

More Formula 1

Race results: Jolpica-F1. Circuit outline: bacinger/f1-circuits (MIT License, © Tomislav Bacinger). Lap length and direction: Wikipedia’s list of Formula One circuits. Sportsdle is not affiliated with Formula 1, the FIA or any team.