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1972 United States Grand Prix F1 Starting Grid
1972 United States Grand Prix Formula 1 starting grid with driver, constructor, circuit, and season details.
Browse the full classification, related season, driver, team, circuit, and championship history.
- Season
- 1972
- Round
- 12
- Grand Prix
- United States Grand Prix
- Circuit
- Watkins Glen International
- Winner
- Jackie Stewart
- Classified drivers
- 31
| Grid | Driver | Constructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackie Stewart | Tyrrell | Finished |
| 2 | Peter Revson | McLaren | Electrical |
| 3 | Denny Hulme | McLaren | Finished |
| 4 | François Cevert | Tyrrell | Finished |
| 5 | Carlos Reutemann | Brabham | Engine |
| 6 | Clay Regazzoni | Ferrari | +1 lap |
| 7 | Chris Amon | Matra | +2 laps |
| 8 | Jody Scheckter | McLaren | +1 lap |
| 9 | Emerson Fittipaldi | Team Lotus | Suspension |
| 10 | Mario Andretti | Ferrari | +1 lap |
| 11 | Patrick Depailler | Tyrrell | +1 lap |
| 12 | Jacky Ickx | Ferrari | Finished |
| 13 | Wilson Fittipaldi | Brabham | Engine |
| 14 | Mike Hailwood | Surtees | Collision |
| 15 | Carlos Pace | March | Fuel system |
| 16 | Reine Wisell | Team Lotus | +2 laps |
| 17 | Howden Ganley | BRM | Engine |
| 18 | Jean-Pierre Beltoise | BRM | Ignition |
| 19 | Andrea de Adamich | Surtees | Collision |
| 20 | Skip Barber | March | +2 laps |