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1972 French Grand Prix F1 Starting Grid
1972 French 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
- 6
- Grand Prix
- French Grand Prix
- Circuit
- Charade Circuit
- Winner
- Jackie Stewart
- Classified drivers
- 24
| Grid | Driver | Constructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Amon | Matra | Finished |
| 2 | Denny Hulme | McLaren | Finished |
| 3 | Jackie Stewart | Tyrrell | Finished |
| 4 | Jacky Ickx | Ferrari | +1 lap |
| 5 | Tim Schenken | Surtees | +2 laps |
| 6 | Helmut Marko | BRM | Injury |
| 7 | François Cevert | Tyrrell | Finished |
| 8 | Emerson Fittipaldi | Team Lotus | Finished |
| 9 | Ronnie Peterson | March | Finished |
| 10 | Mike Hailwood | Surtees | Finished |
| 11 | Carlos Pace | March | Engine |
| 12 | Andrea de Adamich | Surtees | +1 lap |
| 13 | Brian Redman | McLaren | Finished |
| 14 | Wilson Fittipaldi | Brabham | Finished |
| 15 | Rolf Stommelen | Eifelland | +1 lap |
| 16 | Patrick Depailler | Tyrrell | NC |
| 17 | Carlos Reutemann | Brabham | +1 lap |
| 18 | Reine Wisell | BRM | Gearbox |
| 19 | Nanni Galli | Ferrari | +1 lap |
| 20 | Graham Hill | Brabham | Finished |