Watkins Glen · New York State, USA
James Hunt won the 1976 United States Grand Prix for McLaren, finishing 8.030 seconds ahead of Jody Scheckter (Tyrrell), with Niki Lauda (Ferrari) completing the podium. Hunt had also started from pole position.
It was round 15 of 16 of the 1976 Formula 1 World Championship, held at Watkins Glen in New York State, USA on 10 October 1976.
After round 15, Niki Lauda led the 1976 drivers' championship on 68 points, 3 ahead of James Hunt. Ferrari led the constructors' standings on 81 points.
The 1976 United States Grand Prix took place on 10 October 1976. It was round 15 of 16 of the 1976 Formula 1 calendar.
The 1976 United States Grand Prix was held at Watkins Glen in New York State, USA.
James Hunt won the 1976 United States Grand Prix for McLaren, ahead of and .
| Pos | Driver | Time / gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1:42:40.742 |
James Hunt (McLaren) started from pole position.
Niki Lauda won the 1975 United States Grand Prix at Watkins Glen for Ferrari.
| 9 |
| 2 | +8.030 | 6 |
| 3 | +1:02.324 | 4 |
| 4 | +1:02.458 | 3 |
| 5 | +1:07.978 | 2 |
| 6 | +1:08.190 | 1 |
| 7 | +1 Lap | – |
| 8 | +1 Lap | – |
| 9 | +2 Laps | – |
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| 13 | +5 Laps | – |
| 14 | +5 Laps | – |
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