1965 United States Grand Prix

The 1965 United States Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held on October 3, 1965, at the Watkins Glen Grand Prix Race Course in Watkins Glen, New York. It was race 9 of 10 in both the 1965 World Championship of Drivers and the 1965 International Cup for Formula One Manufacturers. The 110-lap race was won by BRM driver Graham Hill after he started from pole position. Dan Gurney finished second for the Brabham team and his teammate Jack Brabham came in third.

1965 United States Grand Prix
Race details
Date October 3, 1965
Official name VIII United States Grand Prix
Location Watkins Glen Grand Prix Race Course
Watkins Glen, New York
Course Permanent road course
Course length 3.78 km (2.35 miles)
Distance 110 laps, 415.8 km (258.5 miles)
Weather Rainy, windy, cold
Pole position
Driver BRM
Time 1:11.25
Fastest lap
Driver Graham Hill BRM
Time 1:11.9 on lap 105
Podium
First
  • Graham Hill
BRM
Second Brabham-Climax
Third Brabham-Climax
Lap leaders
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