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1972 Formula 1 World Championship
First race
Jan 23, 1972
Date first race
Last race
Oct 8, 1972
Date last race
FIT (5)
Most wins
ICK (4)
Most pole positions
FIT (8)
Most podiums
FIT (8), HUL (8)
Most in points
STE (4)
Most fastest laps
GET (7)
Most DNF
1972 standings
| Pos. | Driver | Constructor | Wins | Podiums | Points | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emerson Fittipaldi | Lotus | 5 | 8 | 61 | |
| 2 | Jackie Stewart | Tyrrell | 4 | 5 | 45 | -16 |
| 3 | Denny Hulme | McLaren | 1 | 7 | 39 | -22 |
| 4 | Jacky Ickx | Ferrari | 1 | 4 | 27 | -34 |
| 5 | Peter Revson | McLaren | 0 | 4 | 23 | -38 |
| 6 | François Cevert | Tyrrell | 0 | 2 | 15 | -46 |
| 7 | Clay Regazzoni | Ferrari | 0 | 2 | 15 | -46 |
| 8 | Mike Hailwood | Surtees | 0 | 1 | 13 | -48 |
| 9 | Ronnie Peterson | March | 0 | 1 | 12 | -49 |
| 10 | Chris Amon | Matra | 0 | 1 | 12 | -49 |
| 11 | Jean-Pierre Beltoise | BRM | 1 | 1 | 9 | -52 |
| 12 | Howden Ganley | BRM | 0 | 0 | 4 | -57 |
| 13 | Mario Andretti | Ferrari | 0 | 0 | 4 | -57 |
| 14 | Brian Redman | BRM | 0 | 0 | 4 | -57 |
| 15 | Graham Hill | Brabham | 0 | 0 | 4 | -57 |
| 16 | Andrea de Adamich | Surtees | 0 | 0 | 3 | -58 |
| 17 | Carlos Reutemann | Brabham | 0 | 0 | 3 | -58 |
| 18 | Carlos Pace | March | 0 | 0 | 3 | -58 |
| 19 | Tim Schenken | Surtees | 0 | 0 | 2 | -59 |
| 20 | Arturo Merzario | Ferrari | 0 | 0 | 1 | -60 |
| 21 | Peter Gethin | BRM | 0 | 0 | 1 | -60 |
1972 schedule
| Race | Date | Winner | 2nd | 3rd | Pole position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1972 Argentine Grand Prix | Jan 23 | #21 Jackie Stewart | Denny Hulme | Jacky Ickx | Carlos Reutemann |
| 2 | 1972 South African Grand Prix | Mar 4 | #12 Denny Hulme | Emerson Fittipaldi | Peter Revson | Jackie Stewart |
| 3 | 1972 Spanish Grand Prix | May 1 | #5 Emerson Fittipaldi | Jacky Ickx | Clay Regazzoni | Jacky Ickx |
| 4 | 1972 Monaco Grand Prix | May 14 | #17 Jean-Pierre Beltoise | Jacky Ickx | Emerson Fittipaldi | Emerson Fittipaldi |
| 5 | 1972 Belgian Grand Prix | Jun 4 | #32 Emerson Fittipaldi | François Cevert | Denny Hulme | Emerson Fittipaldi |
| 6 | 1972 French Grand Prix | Jul 2 | #4 Jackie Stewart | Emerson Fittipaldi | Chris Amon | Chris Amon |
| 7 | 1972 British Grand Prix | Jul 15 | #8 Emerson Fittipaldi | Jackie Stewart | Peter Revson | Jacky Ickx |
| 8 | 1972 German Grand Prix | Jul 30 | #4 Jacky Ickx | Clay Regazzoni | Ronnie Peterson | Jacky Ickx |
| 9 | 1972 Austrian Grand Prix | Aug 13 | #31 Emerson Fittipaldi | Denny Hulme | Peter Revson | Emerson Fittipaldi |
| 10 | 1972 Italian Grand Prix | Sep 10 | #6 Emerson Fittipaldi | Mike Hailwood | Denny Hulme | Jacky Ickx |
| 11 | 1972 Canadian Grand Prix | Sep 24 | #1 Jackie Stewart | Peter Revson | Denny Hulme | Peter Revson |
| 12 | 1972 United States Grand Prix | Oct 8 | #1 Jackie Stewart | François Cevert | Denny Hulme | Jackie Stewart |
1972 Formula 1 world championship
The 1972 Formula 1 season included 12 Grands Prix, featuring teams and drivers competing across iconic circuits. From the opening race in Argentina to the finale in United States, fans followed the action as drivers and teams competed for championship glory.
Championship results
Emerson Fittipaldi won the Drivers' Championship, representing Lotus, with a total of 61 points. In the Constructors' Championship, Lotus claimed victory, finishing the season with 61 points.
Season highlights
- Total races: 12
- Drivers who won a race: 5
- Teams with race victories: 5
- Most wins by a driver: Emerson Fittipaldi (5)
- Most podiums by a driver: Emerson Fittipaldi (8)