Long Beach · California, USA
Carlos Reutemann won the 1978 United States Grand Prix West for Ferrari, finishing 11.061 seconds ahead of Mario Andretti (Team Lotus), with Patrick Depailler (Tyrrell) completing the podium. Reutemann had also started from pole position.
It was round 4 of 16 of the 1978 Formula 1 World Championship, held at Long Beach in California, USA on 2 April 1978.
After round 4, Carlos Reutemann led the 1978 drivers' championship on 18 points, level with Mario Andretti. Team Lotus led the constructors' standings on 27 points.
The 1978 United States Grand Prix West took place on 2 April 1978. It was round 4 of 16 of the 1978 Formula 1 calendar.
The 1978 United States Grand Prix West was held at Long Beach in California, USA.
Carlos Reutemann won the 1978 United States Grand Prix West for , ahead of and .
| Pos | Driver | Time / gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1:52:01.301 |
Carlos Reutemann (Ferrari) started from pole position.
Mario Andretti won the 1977 United States Grand Prix West at Long Beach for Team Lotus.
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| 2 | +11.061 | 6 |
| 3 | +28.951 | 4 |
| 4 | +45.603 | 3 |
| 5 | +1:22.884 | 2 |
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