1972 Spanish Grand Prix

Qualifying classification

Classification

Notes

• This was the Formula One World Championship debut for Brazilian driver Wilson Fittipaldi, jr.
• This was the 10th pole position for a Belgian driver.
• This was the 2nd win of a Spanish Grand Prix by Lotus. It broke the old record set by Alfa Romeo at the 1951 Spanish Grand Prix.
• This race was the 200th Formula One World Championship Grand Prix, excluding the eleven Indianapolis 500 races that were held between 1950-1960. In those 200 races:
  • Graham Hill was the most experienced, having raced 138 of them, but also having the most retirements at 63.
  • Jim Clark had achieved 33 pole positions, 28 fastest laps, and 25 Grands Prix wins. Graham Hill held the record of the highest amount of podium finishes at 36, and Juan Manuel Fangio held a record 5 World Championships.
  • Ferrari was the most constant constructor and engine supplier, having raced 190 of them (188 as a constructor), BRM had had a record 31 retirements as a constructor. A Ferrari-powered car had retired the race a record 28 times.
  • Ferrari also achieved 57 pole positions, 55 fastest laps, 48 Grands Prix wins, 180 podium places and 6 Drivers' World Titles in this timespan (as a constructor and engine supplier) . Lotus held the record for most Constructor's World Championships at 5.
  • British engine supplier Cosworth (funded by Ford) had achieved 5 Constructors' World Titles.

Championship standings after the race

;Drivers' Championship standings

;Constructors' Championship standings

• Note: Only the top five positions are included for both sets of standings.

References

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References

1. "Spanish GP, 1972".
2. "1972 Spanish Grand Prix". formula1.com.
3. "Spain 1972 - Championship • STATS F1".