Austrian Grand Prix

Round 9 · Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Austria

1972-08-13

Winner: Emerson Fittipaldi (Team Lotus)

Emerson Fittipaldi

Team Lotus

Denny Hulme

McLaren · +1.180

Peter Revson

McLaren · +36.530

Who won the 1972 Austrian Grand Prix?

The 1972 Austrian Grand Prix was won by Emerson Fittipaldi driving for Team Lotus, starting from pole position. Denny Hulme finished second, +1.180 behind, with Peter Revson completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 11 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 9 of the 1972 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria. Jean-Pierre Beltoise was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 13 positions from P21 to finish P8.

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Race Results

Pos	Driver	Team	Grid	+/-	Time	Status	Pts
1	Emerson Fittipaldi	Team Lotus	1	—	1:29:16.660	Finished	9
2	Denny Hulme	McLaren	7	▲5	+1.180	Finished	6
3	Peter Revson	McLaren	4	▲1	+36.530	Finished	4
4	Mike Hailwood	Surtees	12	▲8	+44.760	Finished	3
5	Chris Amon	Matra	6	▲1	+45.640	Finished	2
6	Howden Ganley	BRM	10	▲4	+1:01.190	Finished	1
7	Jackie Stewart	Tyrrell	3	▼4	+1:09.090	Finished	0
8	Jean-Pierre Beltoise	BRM	21	▲13	+1:21.450	Finished	0
9	François Cevert	Tyrrell	20	▲11	—	+1 Lap	0
10	Niki Lauda	March	22	▲12	—	+1 Lap	0
11	Tim Schenken	Surtees	8	▼3	—	+2 Laps	0
12	Ronnie Peterson	March	11	▼1	—	+2 Laps	0
13	Peter Gethin	BRM	16	▲3	—	+3 Laps	0
14	Andrea de Adamich	Surtees	13	▼1	—	+3 Laps	0
R	Rolf Stommelen	March	17	—	—	Engine	0
R	Carlos Pace	March	18	—	—	Not classified	0
R	Nanni Galli	Tecno	23	—	—	Oil leak	0
R	Graham Hill	Brabham	14	—	—	Injection	0
R	Wilson Fittipaldi	Brabham	15	—	—	Brakes	0
R	Mike Beuttler	March	24	—	—	Fuel system	0
R	François Migault	Connew	25	—	—	Suspension	0
R	Jacky Ickx	Ferrari	9	—	—	Fuel system	0
R	Carlos Reutemann	Brabham	5	—	—	Injection	0
R	Clay Regazzoni	Ferrari	2	—	—	Fuel system	0
R	David Walker	Team Lotus	19	—	—	Engine	0

1972 Austrian Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 1972 Austrian Grand Prix?+

Emerson Fittipaldi (Team Lotus) won the 1972 Austrian Grand Prix on 1972-08-13 at Red Bull Ring.

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

P1: Emerson Fittipaldi (Team Lotus). P2: Denny Hulme (McLaren), +1.180 behind. P3: Peter Revson (McLaren), +36.530 behind.

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

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

Which team won the 1972 Austrian Grand Prix?+

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