Argentine Grand Prix

Round 1 · Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez, Buenos Aires, Argentina

1972-01-23

Winner: Jackie Stewart (Tyrrell)

Jackie Stewart

Tyrrell

Denny Hulme

McLaren · +25.960

Jacky Ickx

Ferrari · +59.390

Who won the 1972 Argentine Grand Prix?

The 1972 Argentine Grand Prix was won by Jackie Stewart driving for Tyrrell, starting from 2nd on the grid. Denny Hulme finished second, +25.960 behind, with Jacky Ickx completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 11 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 1 of the 1972 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Niki Lauda was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 11 positions from P22 to finish P11.

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Race Results

Pos	Driver	Team	Grid	+/-	Time	Status	Pts
1	Jackie Stewart	Tyrrell	2	▲1	1:57:59.100	Finished	9
2	Denny Hulme	McLaren	4	▲2	+25.960	Finished	6
3	Jacky Ickx	Ferrari	8	▲5	+59.390	Finished	4
4	Clay Regazzoni	Ferrari	6	▲2	+1:06.720	Finished	3
5	Tim Schenken	Surtees	11	▲6	+1:09.110	Finished	2
6	Ronnie Peterson	March	10	▲4	—	+1 Lap	1
7	Carlos Reutemann	Brabham	1	▼6	—	+2 Laps	0
8	Henri Pescarolo	March	15	▲7	—	+2 Laps	0
9	Howden Ganley	BRM	13	▲4	—	+2 Laps	0
10	Helmut Marko	BRM	19	▲9	—	+2 Laps	0
11	Niki Lauda	March	22	▲11	—	+2 Laps	0
R	Emerson Fittipaldi	Team Lotus	5	—	—	Suspension	0
R	François Cevert	Tyrrell	17	—	—	Gearbox	0
R	Reine Wisell	BRM	7	—	—	Water leak	0
R	Peter Revson	McLaren	3	—	—	Engine	0
R	Mario Andretti	Ferrari	9	—	—	Engine	0
R	Andrea de Adamich	Surtees	14	—	—	Fuel system	0
R	Graham Hill	Brabham	16	—	—	Fuel pump	0
D	David Walker	Team Lotus	20	—	—	Disqualified	0
R	Peter Gethin	BRM	18	—	—	Oil leak	0
R	Alex Soler-Roig	BRM	21	—	—	Accident	0
W	Chris Amon	Matra	12	—	—	Withdrew	0

1972 Argentine Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 1972 Argentine Grand Prix?+

Jackie Stewart (Tyrrell) won the 1972 Argentine Grand Prix on 1972-01-23 at Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez.

Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 1972 Argentine Grand Prix?+

P1: Jackie Stewart (Tyrrell). P2: Denny Hulme (McLaren), +25.960 behind. P3: Jacky Ickx (Ferrari), +59.390 behind.

Who was on pole position for the 1972 Argentine Grand Prix?+

Carlos Reutemann took pole position for the 1972 Argentine Grand Prix.

Which team won the 1972 Argentine Grand Prix?+

Tyrrell won the 1972 Argentine Grand Prix with Jackie Stewart taking victory.