Watkins Glen · New York State, USA
Carlos Reutemann won the 1978 United States Grand Prix for Ferrari, finishing 19.739 seconds ahead of Alan Jones (Williams), with Jody Scheckter (Wolf) completing the podium. Mario Andretti had taken pole position.
It was round 15 of 16 of the 1978 Formula 1 World Championship, held at Watkins Glen in New York State, USA on 1 October 1978.
After round 15, Mario Andretti led the 1978 drivers' championship on 64 points, 13 ahead of Ronnie Peterson. Team Lotus led the constructors' standings on 86 points.
The 1978 United States Grand Prix took place on 1 October 1978. It was round 15 of 16 of the 1978 Formula 1 calendar.
The 1978 United States Grand Prix was held at Watkins Glen in New York State, USA.
Carlos Reutemann won the 1978 United States Grand Prix for Ferrari, ahead of and .
| Pos | Driver | Time / gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mario Andretti (Team Lotus) started from pole position.
James Hunt won the 1977 United States Grand Prix at Watkins Glen for McLaren.
| 9 |
| 2 | +19.739 | 6 |
| 3 | +45.701 | 4 |
| 4 | +1:25.007 | 3 |
| 5 | +1:28.089 | 2 |
| 6 | +1:50.210 | 1 |
| 7 | +1 Lap | – |
| 8 | +1 Lap | – |
| 9 | +1 Lap | – |
| 10 | +1 Lap | – |
| 11 | +1 Lap | – |
| 12 | +1 Lap | – |
| 13 | +1 Lap | – |
| 14 | +3 Laps | – |
| 15 | Out of fuel | – |
| 16 | +5 Laps | – |
| R | Gearbox | – |
| R | Oil leak | – |
| R | Engine | – |
| R | Engine | – |
| R | Engine | – |
| R | Wheel | – |
| R | Engine | – |
| R | Transmission | – |
| R | Fuel system | – |
| R | Clutch | – |