P1
Championship
5
Wins
8
Podiums
3
Poles
61
Points
3
DNFs
Season Snapshot
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Emerson Fittipaldi contested 12 grands prix in 1972 for Team Lotus and finished P1 in the World Drivers' Championship. The season produced 61 points, 5 wins, 8 podiums, and 3 pole positions.
Their best result came at the Spanish Grand Prix, where Emerson Fittipaldi finished P1. Across the year, they scored in 8 races and reached the flag in 12 classified finishes, with 3 DNFs.
Average classified finish
P6.8
Podium rate
66.7%
Net positions gained
-38
Race Results
P12
R1Grid 5Suspension
P2
R2Grid 3
P1
9 pts
R3Grid 3
P3
4 pts
R4Grid 1Quali P1+1 Lap
P1
9 pts
R5Grid 1Quali P1
P2
6 pts
R6Grid 8
P1
9 pts
R7Grid 2
P17
R8Grid 3Gearbox
P1
9 pts
R9Grid 1Quali P1
P1
9 pts
R10Grid 4
P11
R11Grid 4+2 Laps
P30
R12Grid 9Suspension
| Rnd | Race | Quali | Grid | Finish | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez | - | 5 | 12 | -7 | - |
| 2 | Kyalami | - | 3 | 2 | +1 | 6 |
| 3 | Jarama | - | 3 | 1 | +2 | 9 |
| 4 | Circuit de Monaco | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 4 |
| 5 | Nivelles-Baulers | 1 | 1 | 1 | ±0 | 9 |
| 6 | Charade Circuit | - | 8 | 2 | +6 | 6 |
| 7 | Brands Hatch | - | 2 | 1 | +1 | 9 |
| 8 | Nürburgring | - | 3 | 17 | -14 | - |
| 9 | Red Bull Ring | 1 | 1 | 1 | ±0 | 9 |
| 10 | Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | - | 4 | 1 | +3 | 9 |
| 11 | Mosport International Raceway | - | 4 | 11 | -7 | - |
| 12 | Watkins Glen | - | 9 | 30 | -21 | - |
Points Accumulation
R1R12
Emerson Fittipaldi 1972 season FAQ
How did Emerson Fittipaldi finish in the 1972 F1 standings?
Emerson Fittipaldi finished P1 in the 1972 World Drivers' Championship with Team Lotus.
How many races did Emerson Fittipaldi win in 1972?
Emerson Fittipaldi won 5 races in 1972, with 8 podiums and 3 pole positions.
What was Emerson Fittipaldi's best result in 1972?
Emerson Fittipaldi's best 1972 result was P1 at the Spanish Grand Prix.
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Spanish Grand Prix 1972
Emerson Fittipaldi finished P1
Belgian Grand Prix 1972
Emerson Fittipaldi finished P1
British Grand Prix 1972
Emerson Fittipaldi finished P1