1972 season · Round 1
Argentine Grand Prix
Jan 23, 1972 · Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez, Buenos Aires
Winner
🏆 Jackie Stewart
Team
Tyrrell
Race time
1:57:59.100
Laps
95
| Pos | Driver | Team | Grid | Time / Status | Fastest lap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Jackie Stewart | Tyrrell | 2 | 1:57:59.100 | 9 | |
| 2 |  Denny Hulme | McLaren | 4 | +25.960 | 6 | |
| 3 |  Jacky Ickx | Ferrari | 8 | +59.390 | 4 | |
| 4 |  Clay Regazzoni | Ferrari | 6 | +1:06.720 | 3 | |
| 5 |  Tim Schenken | Surtees | 11 | +1:09.110 | 2 | |
| 6 |  Ronnie Peterson | March | 10 | +1 Lap | 1 | |
| 7 |  Carlos Reutemann | Brabham | 1 | +2 Laps | ||
| 8 |  Henri Pescarolo | March | 15 | +2 Laps | ||
| 9 | Howden Ganley | BRM | 13 | +2 Laps | ||
| 10 |  Helmut Marko | BRM | 19 | +2 Laps | ||
| 11 | Niki Lauda | March | 22 | +2 Laps | ||
| R |  Emerson Fittipaldi | Team Lotus | 5 | Suspension | ||
| R | François Cevert | Tyrrell | 17 | Gearbox | ||
| R | Reine Wisell | BRM | 7 | Water leak | ||
| R |  Peter Revson | McLaren | 3 | Engine | ||
| R | Mario Andretti | Ferrari | 9 | Engine | ||
| R |  Andrea de Adamich | Surtees | 14 | Fuel system | ||
| R | Graham Hill | Brabham | 16 | Fuel pump | ||
| D | David Walker | Team Lotus | 20 | Disqualified | ||
| R | Peter Gethin | BRM | 18 | Oil leak | ||
| R |  Alex Soler-Roig | BRM | 21 | Accident | ||
| W | Chris Amon | Matra | 12 | Withdrew |
Position changes
Biggest gainers
- Niki Lauda+11 (P22→P11)
- Helmut Marko+9 (P19→P10)
- Henri Pescarolo+7 (P15→P8)
Toughest afternoons
- Peter Revson-12 (P3→DNF)
- Chris Amon-10 (P12→P22)
- Mario Andretti-7 (P9→DNF)