Charade Circuit · Clermont-Ferrand, France
Jackie Stewart won the 1972 French Grand Prix for Tyrrell, finishing 27.700 seconds ahead of Emerson Fittipaldi (Team Lotus), with Chris Amon (Matra) completing the podium. Chris Amon had taken pole position.
It was round 6 of 12 of the 1972 Formula 1 World Championship, held at Charade Circuit in Clermont-Ferrand, France on 2 July 1972.
After round 6, Emerson Fittipaldi led the 1972 drivers' championship on 34 points, 13 ahead of Jackie Stewart. Team Lotus led the constructors' standings on 34 points.
The 1972 French Grand Prix took place on 2 July 1972. It was round 6 of 12 of the 1972 Formula 1 calendar.
The 1972 French Grand Prix was held at Charade Circuit in Clermont-Ferrand, France.
Jackie Stewart won the 1972 French Grand Prix for Tyrrell, ahead of Emerson Fittipaldi and .
| Pos | Driver | Time / gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chris Amon (Matra) started from pole position.
| 9 |
| 2 | +27.700 | 6 |
| 3 | +31.900 | 4 |
| 4 | +49.300 | 3 |
| 5 | +56.800 | 2 |
| 6 | +1:36.100 | 1 |
| 7 | +1:48.100 | – |
| 8 | +2:25.100 | – |
| 9 | +2:55.500 | – |
| 10 | +2:59.500 | – |
| 11 | +1 Lap | – |
| 12 | +1 Lap | – |
| 13 | +1 Lap | – |
| 14 | +1 Lap | – |
| 15 | +1 Lap | – |
| 16 | +1 Lap | – |
| 17 | +2 Laps | – |
| 18 | Halfshaft | – |
| 19 | Out of fuel | – |
| R | Not classified | – |
| R | Gearbox | – |
| R | Engine | – |
| R | Eye injury | – |
| R | Halfshaft | – |