P1
WCC Position
5
Wins
8
Podiums
3
Poles
61
Points
15
DNFs
Season Snapshot
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Team Lotus contested 12 grands prix in 1972 with Emerson Fittipaldi and David Walker and Dave Charlton and Reine Wisell. The team finished P1 in the World Constructors' Championship and scored 61 points, along with 5 wins, 8 podiums, and 3 pole positions.
Their best classified finish came at the Spanish Grand Prix, where Emerson Fittipaldi brought the car home in P1. Across the season, Team Lotus scored in 8 rounds and recorded 15 DNFs.
Scoring rounds
66.7%
Points per round
5.1
Best finish
P1
Race Results
0 pts
Fittipaldi
G512-
Walker
G2019-
6 pts
Fittipaldi
G326
Walker
G1910-
Charlton
G1726-
9 pts
Fittipaldi
G319
Walker
G249-
4 pts
Fittipaldi
G134
Walker
G1414-
9 pts
Fittipaldi
G119
Walker
G1214-
6 pts
Fittipaldi
G826
Walker
G2218-
9 pts
Fittipaldi
G219
Walker
G1516-
Charlton
G2422-
0 pts
Fittipaldi
G317-
Walker
G2323-
Charlton
G2626-
9 pts
Fittipaldi
G119
Walker
G1925-
9 pts
Fittipaldi
G419
0 pts
Fittipaldi
G411-
Wisell
G1614-
0 pts
Wisell
G1610-
Walker
G3023-
Fittipaldi
G930-
| Rnd | Race | Driver | Grid | Pos | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez | Emerson Fittipaldi | 5 | 12 | - |
| David Walker | 20 | 19 | - | ||
| 2 | Kyalami | Emerson Fittipaldi | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| David Walker | 19 | 10 | - | ||
| Dave Charlton | 17 | 26 | - | ||
| 3 | Jarama | Emerson Fittipaldi | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| David Walker | 24 | 9 | - | ||
| 4 | Circuit de Monaco | Emerson Fittipaldi | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| David Walker | 14 | 14 | - | ||
| 5 | Nivelles-Baulers | Emerson Fittipaldi | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| David Walker | 12 | 14 | - | ||
| 6 | Charade Circuit | Emerson Fittipaldi | 8 | 2 | 6 |
| David Walker | 22 | 18 | - | ||
| 7 | Brands Hatch | Emerson Fittipaldi | 2 | 1 | 9 |
| David Walker | 15 | 16 | - | ||
| Dave Charlton | 24 | 22 | - | ||
| 8 | Nürburgring | Emerson Fittipaldi | 3 | 17 | - |
| David Walker | 23 | 23 | - | ||
| Dave Charlton | 26 | 26 | - | ||
| 9 | Red Bull Ring | Emerson Fittipaldi | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| David Walker | 19 | 25 | - | ||
| 10 | Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | Emerson Fittipaldi | 4 | 1 | 9 |
| 11 | Mosport International Raceway | Emerson Fittipaldi | 4 | 11 | - |
| Reine Wisell | 16 | 14 | - | ||
| 12 | Watkins Glen | Reine Wisell | 16 | 10 | - |
| David Walker | 30 | 23 | - | ||
| Emerson Fittipaldi | 9 | 30 | - |
Points Accumulation
R1R12
Team Lotus 1972 season FAQ
Where did Team Lotus finish in the 1972 F1 constructors' standings?
Team Lotus finished P1 in the 1972 World Constructors' Championship.
Who drove for Team Lotus in 1972?
Emerson Fittipaldi and David Walker and Dave Charlton and Reine Wisell drove for Team Lotus in the recorded 1972 results.
How many races did Team Lotus win in 1972?
Team Lotus won 5 races in 1972, with 8 podiums and 61 points.
Related Pages
Team Lotus Profile
Full team history and profile
1972 Season Overview
Complete 1972 F1 season recap
Emerson Fittipaldi Profile
Emerson Fittipaldi's career profile and season breakdown
David Walker Profile
David Walker's career profile and season breakdown
Dave Charlton Profile
Dave Charlton's career profile and season breakdown
Reine Wisell Profile
Reine Wisell's career profile and season breakdown
Spanish Grand Prix 1972
Best team finish: P1
Belgian Grand Prix 1972
Best team finish: P1