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1972 - Canadian Grand Prix

The history of Formula One has its roots in the European Grand Prix motor racing of the 1920s and 1930s. However, the foundation of Formula One began in 1946 with the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile's (FIA) standardisation of rules. A World Drivers' Championship followed in 1950.

FIA Formula 1 Racing Champions

FIA Formula 1 Racing by Year

1972 - Canadian Grand Prix

Race Name - Canadian Grand Prix
Date - 9/24/1972
Race Track - Mosport International Raceway
Number of Starting Cars - 24
Laps Run - 80
Pole Winner Peter Revson
Average Race Speed - 183.927 kph
Lead Changes - 3 Leader(s) with 2 Lead Changes
Lap Leader - Jackie Stewart
Race Number - 11


Fin St Driver Sponsor (Owner) Chassis Engine
1 5 Jackie Stewart Elf Team Tyrrell Tyrrell 005 Ford Cosworth DFV
2 1 Peter Revson Yardley Team McLaren McLaren M19C Ford Cosworth DFV
3 2 Denny Hulme Yardley Team McLaren McLaren M19C Ford Cosworth DFV
4 9 Carlos Reutemann Motor Racing Developments Brabham BT37 Ford Cosworth DFV
5 7 Clay Regazzoni Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC Ferrari 312B2 Ferrari 001/1
6 10 Chris Amon Equipe Matra Matra-Simca MS120D Matra MS71
7 13 Tim Schenken Flame Out Team Surtees Surtees TS9B Ford Cosworth DFV
8 17 Graham Hill Motor Racing Developments Brabham BT37 Ford Cosworth DFV
9 18 Carlos Pace Team WilliamsMotul March 711 Ford Cosworth DFV
10 14 Howden Ganley MarlboroBRM BRM P160C BRM P142
11 4 Emerson Fittipaldi John Player Team Lotus Lotus 72D Ford Cosworth DFV
12 8 Jacky Ickx Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC Ferrari 312B2 Ferrari 001/1
13 21 Henri Pescarolo Team WilliamsMotul March 721 Ford Cosworth DFV
14 16 Reine Wisell John Player Team Lotus Lotus 72D Ford Cosworth DFV
15 19 Niki Lauda STP March Racing Team March 721G Ford Cosworth DFV
16 3 Ronnie Peterson STP March Racing Team March 721G Ford Cosworth DFV
17 24 Mike Beuttler ClarkeMordauntGuthrie Racing March 721G Ford Cosworth DFV
18 6 Franois Cevert Elf Team Tyrrell Tyrrell 006 Ford Cosworth DFV
19 12 Peter Gethin MarlboroBRM BRM P160C BRM P142
20 22 Skip Barber Gene Mason Racing March 711 Ford Cosworth DFV
21 20 JeanPierre Beltoise MarlboroBRM BRM P180 BRM P142
22 23 Bill Brack MarlboroBRM BRM P180 BRM P142
23 11 Wilson Fittipaldi Motor Racing Developments Brabham BT34 Ford Cosworth DFV
24 15 Andrea de Adamich Ceramica Pagnossin Team Surtees Surtees TS9B Ford Cosworth DFV
25 25 Derek Bell Martini Racing Team Tecno PA123 Tecno Series P