Watkins Glen
Watkins Glen International · United States of America
- Races Held
- 20
- Type
- RACE
- Direction
- Clockwise
- Length
- —
Circuit Details
| Location | Watkins Glen |
Layout History
| Layout ↑ | Length (km) | Turns | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| watkins-glen-1 | 3.78 | 8 | — |
| watkins-glen-2 | 5.435 | 11 | — |
| watkins-glen-3 | 5.435 | 11 | Yes |
Historical Race Results
Winners by Driver
Winners by Constructor
Lap Records
| Year ↓ | Driver | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Alan Stanley Jones | 1:34.068 |
| 1979 | Nelson Piquet Souto Maior | 1:40.054 |
| 1978 | Jean-Pierre Jacques Jarier | 1:39.557 |
| 1977 | Bengt Ronnie Peterson | 1:51.854 |
| 1976 | James Simon Wallis Hunt | 1:42.851 |
| 1975 | Emerson Fittipaldi | 1:43.374 |
| 1974 | José Carlos Pace | 1:40.608 |
| 1973 | James Simon Wallis Hunt | 1:41.652 |
| 1972 | Sir John Young Stewart | 1:41.644 |
| 1971 | Jacques Bernard Edmon Martin Henri Ickx | 1:43.474 |
| 1970 | Jacques Bernard Edmon Martin Henri Ickx | 1:02.740 |
| 1969 | Karl Jochen Rindt | 1:04.340 |
| 1968 | Sir John Young Stewart | 1:05.220 |
| 1967 | Norman Graham Hill | 1:06.000 |
| 1966 | John Norman Surtees | 1:09.670 |
| 1965 | Norman Graham Hill | 1:11.900 |
| 1964 | James Clark, Jr. | 1:12.700 |
| 1963 | James Clark, Jr. | 1:14.500 |
| 1962 | James Clark, Jr. | 1:15.000 |
| 1961 | Sir John Arthur Brabham | 1:18.200 |
Most Pole Positions
Most Podiums
Winning Grid Stats
- Wins from Pole official polesitter
- 10
- Wins from Front Row started P1 or P2
- 14
- Wins from Top 3 Grid started P1–P3
- 16
- Farthest Win from Grid
- 8
“Wins from Pole” counts winners who were the official polesitter (race-results polePosition flag), which can differ from grid P1 on sprint weekends and after pole demotions. The other stats count the actual grid slot the winner started from. Grand Prix only — sprint results are not included.
Wins by Starting Grid Position
| Grid Slot ↑ | Wins |
|---|---|
| Pole | 10 |
| P2 | 4 |
| P3 | 2 |
| P4 | 1 |
| P5 | 2 |
| P8 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many Formula 1 races has Watkins Glen hosted?
Watkins Glen has hosted 20 Formula 1 races (1961–1980).
Who has the most Formula 1 wins at Watkins Glen?
James Clark, Jr. has the most wins at Watkins Glen with 3 wins.
Which constructor has the most Formula 1 wins at Watkins Glen?
Lotus has the most wins at Watkins Glen with 7 wins.
What is the Formula 1 lap record at Watkins Glen?
The latest recorded Formula 1 lap record at Watkins Glen is 1:34.068 by Alan Stanley Jones (1980).
How often is a Formula 1 race at Watkins Glen won from pole?
10 races at Watkins Glen have been won from pole (50% of 20 races).
Where is the Watkins Glen circuit?
Watkins Glen is in Watkins Glen, United States of America.