United States Grand Prix

Round 12 · Watkins Glen, New York State, USA

1972-10-08

Winner: Jackie Stewart (Tyrrell)

Jackie Stewart

Tyrrell

François Cevert

Tyrrell · +32.268

Denny Hulme

McLaren · +37.528

Who won the 1972 United States Grand Prix?

The 1972 United States Grand Prix was won by Jackie Stewart driving for Tyrrell, starting from pole position. François Cevert finished second, +32.268 behind, with Denny Hulme completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 15 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 12 of the 1972 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Watkins Glen in New York State, USA. Ronnie Peterson was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 22 positions from P26 to finish P4.

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Race Results

Pos	Driver	Team	Grid	+/-	Time	Status	Pts
1	Jackie Stewart	Tyrrell	1	—	1:41:45.354	Finished	9
2	François Cevert	Tyrrell	4	▲2	+32.268	Finished	6
3	Denny Hulme	McLaren	3	—	+37.528	Finished	4
4	Ronnie Peterson	March	26	▲22	+1:22.516	Finished	3
5	Jacky Ickx	Ferrari	12	▲7	+1:23.119	Finished	2
6	Mario Andretti	Ferrari	10	▲4	—	+1 Lap	1
7	Patrick Depailler	Tyrrell	11	▲4	—	+1 Lap	0
8	Clay Regazzoni	Ferrari	6	▼2	—	+1 Lap	0
9	Jody Scheckter	McLaren	8	▼1	—	+1 Lap	0
10	Reine Wisell	Team Lotus	16	▲6	—	+2 Laps	0
11	Graham Hill	Brabham	27	▲16	—	+2 Laps	0
12	Sam Posey	Surtees	22	▲10	—	+2 Laps	0
13	Mike Beuttler	March	20	▲7	—	+2 Laps	0
14	Henri Pescarolo	March	21	▲7	—	+2 Laps	0
15	Chris Amon	Matra	7	▼8	—	+2 Laps	0
16	Skip Barber	March	20	▲4	—	+2 Laps	0
17	Mike Hailwood	Surtees	14	▼3	—	Collision	0
18	Peter Revson	McLaren	2	▼16	—	Electrical	0
19	Niki Lauda	March	25	▲6	—	Not classified	0
R	Carlos Pace	March	15	—	—	Fuel system	0
R	Peter Gethin	BRM	28	—	—	Engine	0
R	Howden Ganley	BRM	17	—	—	Engine	0
R	David Walker	Team Lotus	30	—	—	Engine	0
R	Wilson Fittipaldi	Brabham	13	—	—	Engine	0
R	Jean-Pierre Beltoise	BRM	18	—	—	Ignition	0
R	Brian Redman	BRM	24	—	—	Engine	0
R	Carlos Reutemann	Brabham	5	—	—	Engine	0
R	Andrea de Adamich	Surtees	19	—	—	Collision	0
R	Tim Schenken	Surtees	31	—	—	Suspension	0
R	Emerson Fittipaldi	Team Lotus	9	—	—	Suspension	0
R	Derek Bell	Tecno	29	—	—	Engine	0

1972 United States Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 1972 United States Grand Prix?+

Jackie Stewart (Tyrrell) won the 1972 United States Grand Prix on 1972-10-08 at Watkins Glen.

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

P1: Jackie Stewart (Tyrrell). P2: François Cevert (Tyrrell), +32.268 behind. P3: Denny Hulme (McLaren), +37.528 behind.

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

Jackie Stewart took pole position for the 1972 United States Grand Prix.

Which team won the 1972 United States Grand Prix?+

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