1972 Championship

Position

Driver

Team

Points

1

Emerson Fittipaldi Lotus 61

2

Jackie Stewart Tyrrell 45

3

Denny Hulme McLaren 39

4

Jacky Ickx Ferrari 27

5

Revson McLaren 23

6

Cevert Tyrrell 15

Position

Team

Points

1

Lotus 61

2

Tyrrell 51

3

McLaren 47

4

Ferrari 33

5

Surtees 18

6

March 15

In 1972 Emerson Fittipaldi won his first drivers championship in a Lotus that also won the constructors championship. The Lotus had new sponsorship and colours and was known as a JPS. Brabham was acquired by businessman Bernie Ecclestone. This season also saw the last race win for the BRM team.


Last updated 08-Jan-2011