British Grand Prix

Round 7 · Brands Hatch, Kent, UK

1972-07-15

Winner: Emerson Fittipaldi (Team Lotus)

P1
Emerson Fittipaldi
Team Lotus
P2
Jackie Stewart
Tyrrell · +4.100
P3
Peter Revson
McLaren · +1:12.500

Who won the 1972 British Grand Prix?

The 1972 British Grand Prix was won by Emerson Fittipaldi driving for Team Lotus, starting from 2nd on the grid. Jackie Stewart finished second, +4.100 behind, with Peter Revson completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 15 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 7 of the 1972 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Brands Hatch in Kent, UK. Rolf Stommelen was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 15 positions from P25 to finish P10.

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Race Results

PosDriverPts
1Emerson Fittipaldi9
2Jackie Stewart6
3Peter Revson4
4Chris Amon3
5Denny Hulme2
6Arturo Merzario1
7Ronnie Peterson0
8Carlos Reutemann0
9Niki Lauda0
10Rolf Stommelen0
11Jean-Pierre Beltoise0
12Wilson Fittipaldi0
13Mike Beuttler0
RTim Schenken0
RFrançois Cevert0
RDavid Walker0
RJacky Ickx0
RGraham Hill0
RCarlos Pace0
RJackie Oliver0
RMike Hailwood0
RDave Charlton0
RNanni Galli0
RHenri Pescarolo0
RPeter Gethin0
RAndrea de Adamich0

1972 British Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 1972 British Grand Prix?+
Emerson Fittipaldi (Team Lotus) won the 1972 British Grand Prix on 1972-07-15 at Brands Hatch.
Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 1972 British Grand Prix?+
P1: Emerson Fittipaldi (Team Lotus). P2: Jackie Stewart (Tyrrell), +4.100 behind. P3: Peter Revson (McLaren), +1:12.500 behind.
Who was on pole position for the 1972 British Grand Prix?+
Jacky Ickx took pole position for the 1972 British Grand Prix.
Which team won the 1972 British Grand Prix?+
Team Lotus won the 1972 British Grand Prix with Emerson Fittipaldi taking victory.