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Innes Ireland drove a Lotus-Climax to victory in the first United States Grand Prix held at Watkins Glen, New York

Sunday 8th October 1961

Innes Ireland drove a Lotus-Climax to victory in the first United States Grand Prix held at Watkins Glen, New York. It was the first Team Lotus win in a championship qualifying Grand Prix. Tony Brooks finished third in his last Grand Prix.

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