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Formula 2 in the 1972 season. Full information

7th season of the Formula 2 proved to be an exhilarating ride for motorsport enthusiasts worldwide. Spanning from 12th March to 1st October in 1972, this season showcased thrilling races, unexpected twists, and fierce competition. Join us as we relive the excitement and drama that unfolded throughout this unforgettable season of Formula 2!

Beginners of the season: Jody Scheckter , Jochen Mass , James Hunt , Brett Lunger , David Purley , Dave Morgan , Tom Belso , Hiroshi Kazato

Participated in training: David Purley , Hiroshi Kazato , Tom Belso , Carlos Ruesch , John Wingfield , Claudio Francisci , Patrick Dal Bo , José Dolhem , Dave Morgan , Carlos Reutemann , Peter Gethin , Mike Beuttler , Wilson Fittipaldi , Brett Lunger , Niki Lauda , Patrick Depailler , Jody Scheckter , Jean-Pierre Jabouille

List of races and tracks in the 1972 season

Race	Winner	Track	Race Start
1972 Mallory Park F2	Dave Morgan Brabham BT35, #44	Mallory Park	12th March 1972
1972 Jochen Rindt Trophy	Ronnie Peterson March 722, #22	Thruxton	3rd April 1972
1972 Jim Clark Trophy	Jean-Pierre Jaussaud Brabham BT38, #32	Hockenheim	16th April 1972
1972 Pau Grand Prix	Peter Gethin Chevron B20, #20	Pau	7th May 1972
1972 London Trophy	Jody Scheckter McLaren M21, #60	Crystal Palace	29th May 1972
1972 Jochen Rindt Trophy	Emerson Fittipaldi Lotus 69, #2	Hockenheim	11th June 1972
1972 Rouen Grand Prix	Emerson Fittipaldi Lotus 69, #3	Rouen-les-Essarts	25th June 1972
1972 Jochen Rindt Trophy	Emerson Fittipaldi Lotus 69, #1	Österreichring	9th July 1972
1972 Imola F2	John Surtees Surtees TS10, #3	Imola	23rd July 1972
1972 Mantorp Park F2	Mike Hailwood Surtees TS10, #6	Mantorp Park	6th August 1972
1972 Mediterranean Grand Prix	Henri Pescarolo Brabham BT38, #11	Enna-Pergusa	20th August 1972
1972 Salzburgring F2	Mike Hailwood Surtees TS10, #3	Salzburgring	3rd September 1972
1972 Albi Grand Prix	Jean-Pierre Jaussaud Brabham BT38, #9	Albi Aerodrome	24th September 1972
1972 Hockenheim F2	Tim Schenken Brabham BT38, #2	Hockenheim	1st October 1972

Drivers championship 1972

Mike Hailwood

United Kingdom

Champion

Points: 55 Wins: 2 Poles: 2

Jean-Pierre Jaussaud

France

2nd place

Points: 37 Wins: 2 Poles: 1

Patrick Depailler

France

3rd place

Points: 27 Wins: 0 Poles: 1

List of all drivers for the 1972 season

Name	Points
Mike Hailwood	55
Jean-Pierre Jaussaud	37
Patrick Depailler	27
Carlos Reutemann	26
Niki Lauda	25
Dave Morgan	23
Bob Wollek	21
Jody Scheckter	15
Peter Gethin	12
Mike Beuttler	12
Carlos Ruesch	11
Wilson Fittipaldi	10
Xavier Perrot	8
Jean-Pierre Jabouille	7
Carlos Pace	6
Patrick Dal Bo	6
Tom Belso	5
James Hunt	5
David Purley	4
Claudio Francisci	4
Andrea De Adamich	4
Tino Brambilla	4
John Watson	4
Brett Lunger	3
Hiroshi Kazato	3
Vic Elford	3
José Dolhem	2
John Wingfield	1
Jochen Mass	1