The 1972 German Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held at Nürburgring on 30 July 1972. It was race 8 of 12 in both the 1972 World Championship of Drivers and the 1972 International Cup for Formula One Manufacturers.

The 14-lap race was won by Belgian driver Jacky Ickx, driving a Ferrari. Ickx achieved a Grand Chelem – taking pole position, leading every lap and setting the fastest lap. It was his eighth, and final, World Championship race victory, and also Ferrari's only win of the season. Swiss teammate Clay Regazzoni finished second, with Swedish driver Ronnie Peterson third in a March-Ford.

Qualifying

Qualifying classification

Race

Race classification

Championship standings after the race

  • Note: Only the top five positions are included for both sets of standings.

References



Formula One's Greatest Races 1972 German Grand Prix Nurburgring

1972 grand prix

Formula One's Greatest Races 1972 German Grand Prix Nurburgring

Jacky Ickx at the 1972 German Grand Prix. r/formula1

Nurburgring, Germany. 2830 July 1972. Chris Amon (MatraSimca MS120D