1972 United States Grand Prix
Going Into This Race
Pre-Race Report
Championship standings
The championship is decided. Fittipaldi is the 1972 World Champion.
Previous race
At Mosport, Peterson led from third on the grid before losing the lead to Stewart after a mistake. Fittipaldi fell back with nose damage. Peterson was later disqualified for receiving a push back to the pits. Stewart won ahead of Revson and Hulme.
Entrants
John Surtees has vacated his race seat; Tim Schenken drives the Surtees entry. Jody Scheckter makes his Formula One debut in a third McLaren, starting from eighth on the grid. The $275,000 prize fund attracts a field of 31 entries.
Rain and cold winds hampered qualifying; Friday’s times determine the grid. Stewart takes pole in 1:40.481; Revson and Hulme start second and third. Goodyear teams hold a clear advantage in the cold conditions — Firestone’s teams are running stock originally prepared for the Austrian Grand Prix. Peterson crashed heavily in Saturday’s wet practice; his mechanics rebuilt the car overnight and he starts from 26th.
Milestones
Jody Scheckter makes his Formula One World Championship debut.
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Last 5 Races
Full season →| # | Date | Grand Prix | Pole | P1 | P2 | P3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 15 Jul | 🇬🇧 British Grand Prix | Ickx | Fittipaldi | Stewart | Revson |
| 8 | 30 Jul | 🇩🇪 German Grand Prix | Ickx | Ickx | Regazzoni | Peterson |
| 9 | 13 Aug | 🇦🇹 Austrian Grand Prix | Fittipaldi | Fittipaldi | Hulme | Revson |
| 10 | 10 Sept | 🇮🇹 Italian Grand Prix | Ickx | Fittipaldi | Hailwood | Hulme |
| 11 | 24 Sept | 🇨🇦 Canadian Grand Prix | Revson | Stewart | Revson | Hulme |
Drivers' Championship
Full standings →| Pos | Driver | Team | Pts | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emerson Fittipaldi | Team Lotus | 61 | 5 |
| 2 | Jackie Stewart | Tyrrell | 36 | 3 |
| 3 | Denny Hulme | McLaren | 35 | 1 |
| 4 | Jacky Ickx | Ferrari | 25 | 1 |
| 5 | Peter Revson | McLaren | 23 | 0 |
| 6 | Clay Regazzoni | Ferrari | 15 | 0 |
| 7 | Mike Hailwood | Surtees | 13 | 0 |
| 8 | Chris Amon | Matra | 12 | 0 |
| 9 | Jean-Pierre Beltoise | BRM | 9 | 1 |
| 10 | François Cevert | Tyrrell | 9 | 0 |
Constructors' Championship
Full standings →| Pos | Team | Pts | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Team Lotus | 61 | 5 |
| 2 | McLaren | 45 | 1 |
| 3 | Tyrrell | 42 | 3 |
| 4 | Ferrari | 31 | 1 |
| 5 | Surtees | 18 | 0 |