Kyalami · Midrand, South Africa
Denny Hulme won the 1972 South African Grand Prix for McLaren, finishing 14.100 seconds ahead of Emerson Fittipaldi (Team Lotus), with Peter Revson (McLaren) completing the podium. Jackie Stewart had taken pole position.
It was round 2 of 12 of the 1972 Formula 1 World Championship, held at Kyalami in Midrand, South Africa on 4 March 1972.
After round 2, Denny Hulme led the 1972 drivers' championship on 15 points, 6 ahead of Jackie Stewart. McLaren led the constructors' standings on 15 points.
The 1972 South African Grand Prix took place on 4 March 1972. It was round 2 of 12 of the 1972 Formula 1 calendar.
The 1972 South African Grand Prix was held at Kyalami in Midrand, South Africa.
Denny Hulme won the 1972 South African Grand Prix for McLaren, ahead of and .
| Pos | Driver | Time / gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Jackie Stewart (Tyrrell) started from pole position.
Mario Andretti won the 1971 South African Grand Prix at Kyalami for Ferrari.
| 9 |
| 2 | +14.100 | 6 |
| 3 | +25.800 | 4 |
| 4 | +38.500 | 3 |
| 5 | +49.000 | 2 |
| 6 | +1 Lap | 1 |
| 7 | +1 Lap | – |
| 8 | +1 Lap | – |
| 9 | +1 Lap | – |
| 10 | +1 Lap | – |
| 11 | +1 Lap | – |
| 12 | +2 Laps | – |
| 13 | +2 Laps | – |
| 14 | +3 Laps | – |
| 15 | +3 Laps | – |
| 16 | Spun off | – |
| 17 | +6 Laps | – |
| R | Not classified | – |
| R | Not classified | – |
| R | Not classified | – |
| R | Engine | – |
| R | Gearbox | – |
| R | Suspension | – |
| R | Fuel system | – |
| R | Engine | – |
| R | Fuel pump | – |