1971 United States Grand Prix Classification Classification

| Driver | Constructor_ | Laps | Time_Retired | Grid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Amon | Matra | 57 | + 2 Laps | 8 |
| Helmut Marko | BRM | 57 | + 2 Laps | 16 |
| John Cannon | BRM | 56 | + 3 Laps | 24 |
| Mike Hailwood | Surtees - Ford | 54 | Accident | 14 |
| Jo Bonnier | McLaren - Ford | 54 | Out of fuel | 28 |
| John Surtees | Surtees - Ford | 54 | + 5 Laps | 13 |
| Skip Barber | March - Ford | 52 | Not Classified | 25 |
| Jacky Ickx | Ferrari | 49 | Alternator | 7 |
| Emerson Fittipaldi | Lotus - Ford | 49 | Not Classified | 2 |
| Pete Lovely | Lotus - Ford | 49 | Not Classified | 29 |
| Denny Hulme | McLaren - Ford | 47 | Accident | 3 |
| Tim Schenken | Brabham - Ford | 41 | Engine | 15 |