1972 United States Grand Prix
Jackie Stewart won ahead of François Cevert and Denny Hulme.
Watkins Glen International, United States of America · 8 Oct 1972 · Round 12 of 12
Full classification
| Pos | Driver | Team | Grid | Laps | Time / Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P1 | Jackie Stewart | Tyrrell | P1 | 59 | 1:41:45.354 | 9 |
| P2 | François Cevert | Tyrrell | P4 | 59 | +32.268 | 6 |
| P3 | Denny Hulme | McLaren | P3 | 59 | +37.528 | 4 |
| P4 | Ronnie Peterson | March | P26 | 59 | +1:22.516 | 3 |
| P5 | Jacky Ickx | Ferrari | P12 | 59 | +1:23.119 | 2 |
| P6 | Mario Andretti | Ferrari | P10 | 58 | +1 lap | 1 |
| P7 | Patrick Depailler | Tyrrell | P11 | 58 | +1 lap | — |
| P8 | Clay Regazzoni | Ferrari | P6 | 58 | +1 lap | — |
| P9 | Jody Scheckter | McLaren | P8 | 58 | +1 lap | — |
| P10 | Reine Wisell | Lotus | P16 | 57 | +2 laps | — |
| P11 | Graham Hill | Brabham | P27 | 57 | +2 laps | — |
| P12 | Sam Posey | Surtees | P23 | 57 | +2 laps | — |
| P13 | Mike Beuttler | March | P21 | 57 | +2 laps | — |
| P14 | Henri Pescarolo | March | P22 | 57 | +2 laps | — |
| P15 | Chris Amon | Matra | P7 | 57 | +2 laps | — |
| P16 | Skip Barber | March | P20 | 57 | +2 laps | — |
| P17 | Mike Hailwood | Surtees | P14 | 56 | — | — |
| P18 | Peter Revson | McLaren | P2 | 54 | — | — |
| NC | Niki Lauda | March | P25 | 49 | — | — |
| DNF | Carlos Pace | March | P15 | 48 | Fuel system | — |
| DNF | Peter Gethin | BRM | P28 | 47 | Engine | — |
| DNF | Howden Ganley | BRM | P17 | 44 | Engine | — |
| DNF | David Walker | Lotus | P30 | 44 | Engine | — |
| DNF | Wilson Fittipaldi | Brabham | P13 | 43 | Engine | — |
| DNF | Jean-Pierre Beltoise | BRM | P18 | 40 | Ignition | — |
| DNF | Brian Redman | BRM | P24 | 34 | Engine | — |
| DNF | Carlos Reutemann | Brabham | P5 | 31 | Engine | — |
| DNF | Andrea de Adamich | Surtees | P19 | 25 | Collision | — |
| DNF | Tim Schenken | Surtees | P31 | 22 | Suspension | — |
| DNF | Emerson Fittipaldi | Lotus | P9 | 17 | Suspension | — |
| DNF | Derek Bell | Tecno | P29 | 8 | Engine | — |
| DNS | John Surtees | Surtees | — | — | Car raced by Schenken | — |
Previous winners here
| Year | Winner | Team | Pole |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | François Cevert | Tyrrell | Jackie Stewart |
| 1970 | Emerson Fittipaldi | Lotus | Jacky Ickx |
| 1969 | Jochen Rindt | Lotus | Jochen Rindt |
The circuit
5.435kmLap
11Corners
59Laps
320.7kmRace
48%Retirements
27.3sAvg win margin
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Frequently asked
Who won the 1972 United States Grand Prix?
Jackie Stewart won the 1972 United States Grand Prix driving for Tyrrell, starting from 1st on the grid.
Where was the 1972 United States Grand Prix held?
The 1972 United States Grand Prix was held at Watkins Glen International, United States of America on 8 Oct 1972.
Who finished on the podium at the 1972 United States Grand Prix?
The podium was Jackie Stewart (1st), François Cevert (2nd) and Denny Hulme (3rd).
Who set the fastest lap at the 1972 United States Grand Prix?
Jackie Stewart set the fastest lap of the 1972 United States Grand Prix.
Winner: Jackie Stewart. Started first: Jackie Stewart.