Belgian Grand Prix

Round 5 · Nivelles-Baulers, Brussels, Belgium

1972-06-04

Winner: Emerson Fittipaldi (Team Lotus)

Emerson Fittipaldi

Team Lotus

François Cevert

Tyrrell · +26.600

Denny Hulme

McLaren · +58.100

Who won the 1972 Belgian Grand Prix?

The 1972 Belgian Grand Prix was won by Emerson Fittipaldi driving for Team Lotus, starting from pole position. François Cevert finished second, +26.600 behind, with Denny Hulme completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 11 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 5 of the 1972 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Nivelles-Baulers in Brussels, Belgium. Helmut Marko was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 13 positions from P23 to finish P10.

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Race Results

Pos	Driver	Team	Grid	+/-	Time	Status	Pts
1	Emerson Fittipaldi	Team Lotus	1	—	1:44:07.300	Finished	9
2	François Cevert	Tyrrell	5	▲3	+26.600	Finished	6
3	Denny Hulme	McLaren	3	—	+58.100	Finished	4
4	Mike Hailwood	Surtees	8	▲4	+1:12.000	Finished	3
5	Carlos Pace	March	11	▲6	—	+1 Lap	2
6	Chris Amon	Matra	13	▲7	—	+1 Lap	1
7	Peter Revson	McLaren	7	—	—	+2 Laps	0
8	Howden Ganley	BRM	15	▲7	—	+2 Laps	0
9	Ronnie Peterson	March	14	▲5	—	+2 Laps	0
10	Helmut Marko	BRM	23	▲13	—	+2 Laps	0
11	Rolf Stommelen	March	20	▲9	—	+2 Laps	0
12	Niki Lauda	March	25	▲13	—	+3 Laps	0
13	Carlos Reutemann	Brabham	9	▼4	—	+4 Laps	0
14	David Walker	Team Lotus	12	▼2	—	+6 Laps	0
R	Graham Hill	Brabham	16	—	—	Suspension	0
R	Henri Pescarolo	March	19	—	—	Not classified	0
R	Clay Regazzoni	Ferrari	2	—	—	Accident	0
R	Andrea de Adamich	Surtees	10	—	—	Engine	0
R	Nanni Galli	Tecno	24	—	—	Accident	0
R	Jacky Ickx	Ferrari	4	—	—	Injection	0
R	Mike Beuttler	March	22	—	—	Halfshaft	0
R	Wilson Fittipaldi	Brabham	18	—	—	Gearbox	0
R	Peter Gethin	BRM	17	—	—	Fuel pump	0
R	Jean-Pierre Beltoise	BRM	6	—	—	Overheating	0
R	Tim Schenken	Surtees	21	—	—	Overheating	0

1972 Belgian Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 1972 Belgian Grand Prix?+

Emerson Fittipaldi (Team Lotus) won the 1972 Belgian Grand Prix on 1972-06-04 at Nivelles-Baulers.

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

P1: Emerson Fittipaldi (Team Lotus). P2: François Cevert (Tyrrell), +26.600 behind. P3: Denny Hulme (McLaren), +58.100 behind.

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

Emerson Fittipaldi took pole position for the 1972 Belgian Grand Prix.

Which team won the 1972 Belgian Grand Prix?+

Team Lotus won the 1972 Belgian Grand Prix with Emerson Fittipaldi taking victory.