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1972 British Grand Prix F1 Starting Grid
1972 British 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
- 7
- Grand Prix
- British Grand Prix
- Circuit
- Brands Hatch
- Winner
- Emerson Fittipaldi
- Classified drivers
- 26
| Grid | Driver | Constructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacky Ickx | Ferrari | Oil pressure |
| 2 | Emerson Fittipaldi | Team Lotus | Finished |
| 3 | Peter Revson | McLaren | Finished |
| 4 | Jackie Stewart | Tyrrell | Finished |
| 5 | Tim Schenken | Surtees | Suspension |
| 6 | Jean-Pierre Beltoise | BRM | +6 laps |
| 7 | Mike Hailwood | Surtees | Gearbox |
| 8 | Ronnie Peterson | March | Accident |
| 9 | Arturo Merzario | Ferrari | +1 lap |
| 10 | Carlos Reutemann | Brabham | +3 laps |
| 11 | Denny Hulme | McLaren | +1 lap |
| 12 | François Cevert | Tyrrell | Spun off |
| 13 | Carlos Pace | March | Differential |
| 14 | Jackie Oliver | BRM | Suspension |
| 15 | David Walker | Team Lotus | Suspension |
| 16 | Peter Gethin | BRM | Engine |
| 17 | Chris Amon | Matra | +1 lap |
| 18 | Nanni Galli | Tecno | Spun off |
| 19 | Niki Lauda | March | +3 laps |
| 20 | Andrea de Adamich | Surtees | Accident |