New Zealander- Championship
- 10th49 pts to the leader
- Points
- 12pts12 rounds started
Chris Amon, a New Zealand driver, raced for Matra in the 1972 Formula 1 season with car number 18. Amon was born on 20 July 1943. Amon finished 10th in the 1972 drivers' championship with 12 points, 1 podium but no wins – 49 points behind champion Emerson Fittipaldi.
Amon's best result was 3rd at the French Grand Prix.
Amon scored points in 6 of 12 Grands Prix, with a best run of 4 points finishes in a row. From grid to flag, Amon gained a net 6 places across 9 classified finishes. Amon scored 100% of Matra's 1972 total of 12 points.
Final 1972 results after 12 rounds. Data: Jolpica F1 API.
Season statistics
Wins
0
win rate
0%
Podiums
1
podium rate
8%
Poles
0
pole rate
Chris Amon: quick facts
Short answers about Amon's 1972 season.
What team did Chris Amon drive for in 1972?
Chris Amon drove for Matra in the 1972 Formula 1 season.
What car number did Chris Amon use in 1972?
Chris Amon raced with car number 18 in 1972.
How many points did Chris Amon score in 1972?
Chris Amon scored 12 points in 1972 and finished 10th in the drivers' championship, 49 points behind champion Emerson Fittipaldi.
How many races did Chris Amon win in 1972?
Chris Amon did not win a Grand Prix in 1972. Amon's best result was 3rd at the French Grand Prix.
