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As of January 1972

1972 Argentine Grand Prix

🇦🇷 Argentina Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez, Buenos Aires, Argentina Round 1 of 12

Pre-Race Report

Entrants

The Buenos Aires circuit returns to the Formula One calendar for the first time since 1960. Carlos Reutemann makes his World Championship debut for Brabham — the first Argentine driver to race at home in the championship — and qualifies on pole position. Reigning champion Jackie Stewart starts from second; Peter Revson lines up third in his first race for McLaren. BRM fields five cars at the opening round.

Milestones

Reutemann takes pole position on his World Championship debut.

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Drivers' Championship

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First race of the season — championship not yet started.

Constructors' Championship

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First race of the season — championship not yet started.