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1972 South African Grand Prix F1 Starting Grid
1972 South African 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
- 2
- Grand Prix
- South African Grand Prix
- Circuit
- Kyalami Racing Circuit
- Winner
- Denny Hulme
- Classified drivers
- 26
| Grid | Driver | Constructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackie Stewart | Tyrrell | Gearbox |
| 2 | Clay Regazzoni | Ferrari | +2 laps |
| 3 | Emerson Fittipaldi | Team Lotus | Finished |
| 4 | Mike Hailwood | Surtees | Suspension |
| 5 | Denny Hulme | McLaren | Finished |
| 6 | Mario Andretti | Ferrari | Finished |
| 7 | Jacky Ickx | Ferrari | +1 lap |
| 8 | François Cevert | Tyrrell | +1 lap |
| 9 | Ronnie Peterson | March | Finished |
| 10 | Tim Schenken | Surtees | Engine |
| 11 | Jean-Pierre Beltoise | BRM | Engine |
| 12 | Peter Revson | McLaren | Finished |
| 13 | Chris Amon | Matra | +3 laps |
| 14 | Graham Hill | Brabham | +1 lap |
| 15 | Carlos Reutemann | Brabham | Fuel system |
| 16 | Howden Ganley | BRM | NC |
| 17 | Dave Charlton | Team Lotus | Fuel pump |
| 18 | Peter Gethin | BRM | NC |
| 19 | David Walker | Team Lotus | +1 lap |
| 20 | Andrea de Adamich | Surtees | NC |