1971 United States Grand Prix Classification Classification

| Driver | Constructor_ | Laps | Time_Retired | Grid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| François Cevert | Tyrrell - Ford | 59 | 1:43:51.991 | 5 |
| Jo Siffert | BRM | 59 | + 40.062 | 6 |
| Ronnie Peterson | March - Ford | 59 | + 44.070 | 11 |
| Howden Ganley | BRM | 59 | + 56.749 | 12 |
| Jackie Stewart | Tyrrell - Ford | 59 | + 1:00.003 | 1 |
| Clay Regazzoni | Ferrari | 59 | + 1:16.426 | 4 |
| Graham Hill | Brabham - Ford | 58 | + 1 Lap | 18 |
| Jean-Pierre Beltoise | Matra | 58 | + 1 Lap | 10 |
| Peter Gethin | BRM | 58 | + 1 Lap | 21 |
| David Hobbs | McLaren - Ford | 58 | + 1 Lap | 22 |
| Andrea de Adamich | March - Alfa Romeo | 57 | + 2 Laps | 26 |