1972 - Grand Prix of Germany
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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. |
1972 - Grand Prix of Germany
Race Name - Grand Prix of GermanyDate - 7/30/1972Race Track - NurburgringNumber of Starting Cars - 27Laps Run - 14 Pole Winner Jacky Ickx Average Race Speed - 187.685 kphLead Changes - 1 Leader(s) with 0 Lead ChangesLap Leader - Jacky Ickx Race Number - 8Fin | St | Driver | Sponsor (Owner) | Chassis | Engine |
1 | 1 | Jacky Ickx | Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC | Ferrari 312B2 | Ferrari 001/1 |
2 | 7 | Clay Regazzoni | Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC | Ferrari 312B2 | Ferrari 001/1 |
3 | 4 | Ronnie Peterson | STP March Racing Team | March 721G | Ford Cosworth DFV |
4 | 18 | Howden Ganley | MarlboroBRM | BRM P160C | BRM P142 |
5 | 19 | Brian Redman | Yardley Team McLaren | McLaren M19A | Ford Cosworth DFV |
6 | 15 | Graham Hill | Motor Racing Developments | Brabham BT37 | Ford Cosworth DFV |
7 | 21 | Wilson Fittipaldi | Motor Racing Developments | Brabham BT34 | Ford Cosworth DFV |
8 | 27 | Mike Beuttler | ClarkeMordauntGuthrie Racing | March 721G | Ford Cosworth DFV |
9 | 13 | JeanPierre Beltoise | MarlboroBRM | BRM P160C | BRM P142 |
10 | 5 | Franois Cevert | Elf Team Tyrrell | Tyrrell 002 | Ford Cosworth DFV |
11 | 2 | Jackie Stewart | Elf Team Tyrrell | Tyrrell 003 | Ford Cosworth DFV |
12 | 22 | Arturo Merzario | Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC | Ferrari 312B2 | Ferrari 001/1 |
13 | 20 | Andrea de Adamich | Ceramica Pagnossin Team Surtees | Surtees TS9B | Ford Cosworth DFV |
14 | 12 | Tim Schenken | Team Surtees | Surtees TS9B | Ford Cosworth DFV |
15 | 8 | Chris Amon | Equipe Matra | Matra-Simca MS120D | Matra MS71 |
16 | 11 | Carlos Pace | Team WilliamsMotul | March 711 | Ford Cosworth DFV |
17 | 3 | Emerson Fittipaldi | John Player Team Lotus | Lotus 72D | Ford Cosworth DFV |
18 | 9 | Henri Pescarolo | Team WilliamsMotul | March 721 | Ford Cosworth DFV |
19 | 10 | Denny Hulme | Yardley Team McLaren | McLaren M19C | Ford Cosworth DFV |
20 | 16 | Mike Hailwood | Brooke Bond Oxo Team Surtees | Surtees TS9B | Ford Cosworth DFV |
21 | 6 | Carlos Reutemann | Motor Racing Developments | Brabham BT37 | Ford Cosworth DFV |
22 | 14 | Rolf Stommelen | Team Eifelland Caravans | Eifelland March 21 | Ford Cosworth DFV |
23 | 23 | David Walker | John Player Team Lotus | Lotus 72D | Ford Cosworth DFV |
24 | 24 | Niki Lauda | STP March Racing Team | March 721G | Ford Cosworth DFV |
25 | 25 | Derek Bell | Martini Racing Team | Tecno PA123 | Tecno Series P |
26 | 26 | Dave Charlton | Scuderia Scribante | Lotus 72D | Ford Cosworth DFV |
27 | 17 | Reine Wisell | MarlboroBRM | BRM P160C | BRM P142 |