Race | Result | Time | Grid | Fastest lap | Delta | Qualifying | Qualifying time | Pole position delta | Points | |
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1 | Argentine Grand Prix | 6th | +1 lap | 10th | 10th | 1:14.060 (Q) | +1.600 | 1 | ||
2 | South African Grand Prix | 5th | +49.000 | 9th | 9th | 1:17.800 (Q) | +0.800 | 2 | ||
3 | Spanish Grand Prix | DNF | Fuel leak | 9th | 9th | 1:19.860 (Q) | +1.430 | 0 | ||
4 | Monaco Grand Prix | 11th | +4 laps | 15th | 15th | 1:24.100 (Q) | +2.700 | 0 | ||
5 | Belgian Grand Prix | 9th | +2 laps | 14th | 14th | 1:13.000 (Q) | +1.570 | 0 | ||
6 | French Grand Prix | 5th | +56.800 | 9th | 9th | 2:58.200 (Q) | +4.800 | 2 | ||
7 | British Grand Prix | 7th | Accident | 8th | 8th | 1:23.700 (Q) | +1.500 | 0 | ||
8 | German Grand Prix | 3rd | +1:06.700 | 4th | 4th | 7:11.600 (Q) | +4.600 | 4 | ||
9 | Austrian Grand Prix | 12th | +2 laps | 11th | 11th | 1:37.580 (Q) | +1.610 | 0 | ||
10 | Italian Grand Prix | 9th | +1 lap | 24th | 24th | 1:38.700 (Q) | +3.050 | 0 | ||
11 | Canadian Grand Prix | DSQ | Push start | 3rd | 3rd | 1:14.000 (Q) | +0.400 | 0 | ||
12 | United States Grand Prix | 4th | +1:22.516 | 26th | 27th | 1:46.142 (Q) | +5.661 | 3 |
Below is a detailed breakdown of his season, including key statistics, race results, and highlights driving for March. For Peterson's complete Formula 1 race results, visit the races overview page.
For a full overview of his career statistics, check out Ronnie Peterson's career stats.
Below are key qualifying statistics for Peterson:
Ronnie Peterson entered 12 races during the 1972 Formula 1 season. Here's a summary of his race results:
For more detailed race results, check out the full 1972 F1 season results.