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South African Grand Prix 1972 · race
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- South African Grand Prix 1972 · race
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Grand Prix context
South African Grand Prix 1972 · Kyalami Racing Circuit
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1972 Formula 1 World Championship · round 2
Race classification
| Position | Driver | Constructor | Recorded details | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denny Hulme | McLaren | 1:45:49.100 · 79 laps · ford | 9 |
| 2 | Emerson Fittipaldi | Lotus | 1:46:03.200 · 79 laps · ford | 6 |
| 3 | Peter Revson | McLaren | 1:46:14.900 · 79 laps · ford | 4 |
| 4 | Mario Andretti | Ferrari | 1:46:27.600 · 79 laps · ferrari | 3 |
| 5 | Ronnie Peterson | March | 1:46:38.100 · 79 laps · ford | 2 |
| 6 | Graham Hill | Brabham | Time not recorded · 78 laps · ford | 1 |
| 7 | Niki Lauda | March | Time not recorded · 78 laps · ford | Unknown / not applicable |
| 8 | Jacky Ickx | Ferrari | Time not recorded · 78 laps · ferrari | Unknown / not applicable |
| 9 | François Cevert | Tyrrell | Time not recorded · 78 laps · ford | Unknown / not applicable |
| 10 | David Walker | Lotus | Time not recorded · 78 laps · ford | Unknown / not applicable |
| 11 | Henri Pescarolo | March | Time not recorded · 77 laps · ford | Unknown / not applicable |
| 12 | Clay Regazzoni | Ferrari | Time not recorded · 77 laps · ferrari | Unknown / not applicable |
| 13 | Rolf Stommelen | Eifelland | Time not recorded · 77 laps · ford | Unknown / not applicable |
| 14 | Helmut Marko | BRM | Time not recorded · 76 laps · brm | Unknown / not applicable |
| 15 | Chris Amon | Matra | Time not recorded · 76 laps · matra | Unknown / not applicable |
| 16 | John Love | Surtees | Puncture · Time not recorded · 73 laps · ford | Unknown / not applicable |
| 17 | Carlos Pace | March | Time not recorded · 73 laps · ford | Unknown / not applicable |
| NC | Howden Ganley | BRM | Time not recorded · 70 laps · brm | Unknown / not applicable |
| NC | Andrea de Adamich | Surtees | Time not recorded · 69 laps · ford | Unknown / not applicable |
| NC | Peter Gethin | BRM | Time not recorded · 65 laps · brm | Unknown / not applicable |
| DNF | Jean-Pierre Beltoise | BRM | Engine · Time not recorded · 60 laps · brm | Unknown / not applicable |
| DNF | Jackie Stewart | Tyrrell | Gearbox · Time not recorded · 45 laps · ford | Unknown / not applicable |
| DNF | Mike Hailwood | Surtees | Suspension · Time not recorded · 28 laps · ford | Unknown / not applicable |
| DNF | Carlos Reutemann | Brabham | Fuel system · Time not recorded · 27 laps · ford | Unknown / not applicable |
| DNF | Tim Schenken | Surtees | Engine · Time not recorded · 9 laps · ford | Unknown / not applicable |
| DNF | Dave Charlton | Lotus | Fuel pump · Time not recorded · 2 laps · ford | Unknown / not applicable |
| DNS | William Ferguson | Brabham | Engine · Time not recorded · ford | Unknown / not applicable |
Qualifying
| Position | Driver | Constructor | Recorded details | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackie Stewart | Tyrrell | 1:17.000 · ford | |
| 2 | Clay Regazzoni | Ferrari | 1:17.300 · ferrari | |
| 3 | Emerson Fittipaldi | Lotus | 1:17.400 · ford | |
| 4 | Mike Hailwood | Surtees | 1:17.400 · ford | |
| 5 | Denny Hulme | McLaren | 1:17.400 · ford | |
| 6 | Mario Andretti | Ferrari | 1:17.500 · ferrari | |
| 7 | Jacky Ickx | Ferrari | 1:17.700 · ferrari | |
| 8 | François Cevert | Tyrrell | 1:17.800 · ford | |
| 9 | Ronnie Peterson | March | 1:17.800 · ford | |
| 10 | Tim Schenken | Surtees | 1:17.800 · ford | |
| 11 | Jean-Pierre Beltoise | BRM | 1:17.900 · brm | |
| 12 | Peter Revson | McLaren | 1:18.000 · ford | |
| 13 | Chris Amon | Matra | 1:18.000 · matra | |
| 14 | Graham Hill | Brabham | 1:18.100 · ford | |
| 15 | Carlos Reutemann | Brabham | 1:18.200 · ford | |
| 16 | Howden Ganley | BRM | 1:18.300 · brm | |
| 17 | Dave Charlton | Lotus | 1:18.500 · ford | |
| 18 | Peter Gethin | BRM | 1:18.700 · brm | |
| 19 | David Walker | Lotus | 1:18.700 · ford | |
| 20 | Andrea de Adamich | Surtees | 1:18.900 · ford | |
| 21 | Niki Lauda | March | 1:18.900 · ford | |
| 22 | Henri Pescarolo | March | 1:19.000 · ford | |
| 23 | Helmut Marko | BRM | 1:19.100 · brm | |
| 24 | Carlos Pace | March | 1:20.300 · ford | |
| 25 | Rolf Stommelen | Eifelland | 1:20.400 · ford | |
| 26 | John Love | Surtees | 1:21.000 · ford | |
| 27 | William Ferguson | Brabham | 1:21.000 · ford |
Starting grid
| Position | Driver | Constructor | Recorded details | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackie Stewart | Tyrrell | 1:17.000 · ford | |
| 2 | Clay Regazzoni | Ferrari | 1:17.300 · ferrari | |
| 3 | Emerson Fittipaldi | Lotus | 1:17.400 · ford | |
| 4 | Mike Hailwood | Surtees | 1:17.400 · ford | |
| 5 | Denny Hulme | McLaren | 1:17.400 · ford | |
| 6 | Mario Andretti | Ferrari | 1:17.500 · ferrari | |
| 7 | Jacky Ickx | Ferrari | 1:17.700 · ferrari | |
| 8 | François Cevert | Tyrrell | 1:17.800 · ford | |
| 9 | Ronnie Peterson | March | 1:17.800 · ford | |
| 10 | Tim Schenken | Surtees | 1:17.800 · ford | |
| 11 | Jean-Pierre Beltoise | BRM | 1:17.900 · brm | |
| 12 | Peter Revson | McLaren | 1:18.000 · ford | |
| 13 | Chris Amon | Matra | 1:18.000 · matra | |
| 14 | Graham Hill | Brabham | 1:18.100 · ford | |
| 15 | Carlos Reutemann | Brabham | 1:18.200 · ford | |
| 16 | Howden Ganley | BRM | 1:18.300 · brm | |
| 17 | Dave Charlton | Lotus | 1:18.500 · ford | |
| 18 | Peter Gethin | BRM | 1:18.700 · brm | |
| 19 | David Walker | Lotus | 1:18.700 · ford | |
| 20 | Andrea de Adamich | Surtees | 1:18.900 · ford | |
| 21 | Niki Lauda | March | 1:18.900 · ford | |
| 22 | Henri Pescarolo | March | 1:19.000 · ford | |
| 23 | Helmut Marko | BRM | 1:19.100 · brm | |
| 24 | Carlos Pace | March | 1:20.300 · ford | |
| 25 | Rolf Stommelen | Eifelland | 1:20.400 · ford | |
| 26 | John Love | Surtees | 1:21.000 · ford |
Championship progression
| Position | Driver | Constructor | Recorded details | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denny Hulme | Not applicable / not recorded | Time not recorded | 15 |
| 2 | Jackie Stewart | Not applicable / not recorded | Time not recorded | 9 |
| 3 | Emerson Fittipaldi | Not applicable / not recorded | Time not recorded | 6 |
| 4 | Jacky Ickx | Not applicable / not recorded | Time not recorded | 4 |
| 4 | Peter Revson | Not applicable / not recorded | Time not recorded | 4 |
| 6 | Clay Regazzoni | Not applicable / not recorded | Time not recorded | 3 |
| 6 | Mario Andretti | Not applicable / not recorded | Time not recorded | 3 |
| 8 | Ronnie Peterson | Not applicable / not recorded | Time not recorded | 3 |
| 9 | Tim Schenken | Not applicable / not recorded | Time not recorded | 2 |
| 10 | Graham Hill | Not applicable / not recorded | Time not recorded | 1 |