United States Grand Prix 1975 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Niki Lauda closed out his championship season with victory at Watkins Glen, the Austrian's fifth win of 1975 underlining his dominance and Ferrari's technical superiority. The World Champion's controlled performance on the fast upstate New York circuit demonstrated the clinical precision that had characterized his title campaign. Lauda's ability to maximize points at every opportunity, combined with the 312T's versatility across different circuit types, had produced an dominant championship performance.

Emerson Fittipaldi finished second for McLaren in what would be his final race for the team, the two-time World Champion preparing to embark on his controversial move to Fittipaldi Automotive. The Brazilian's runner-up finish provided a fitting conclusion to his McLaren career, where he had claimed one championship and nearly defended it successfully. Jochen Mass completed an all-McLaren podium in third, the German's season highlighted by his Spanish Grand Prix victory and consistent points scoring.

The United States Grand Prix at Watkins Glen concluded a season that had witnessed Ferrari's triumphant return to championship glory after 11 years in the wilderness. Lauda's first title, achieved with mathematical certainty and clinical efficiency, marked the beginning of what would become one of Formula 1's greatest careers. The Austrian's partnership with Ferrari had produced the perfect combination of driver talent and technical excellence, delivering both World Championships and establishing the foundation for continued success. The season's final race provided a moment to reflect on Ferrari's dominant campaign and Lauda's emergence as Formula 1's premier driver.