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| <-- 1972 Argentina | 1972 Season Formula One South African Grand Prix | 1972 Spain --> |
| <-- 1971 South Africa | 1973 South Africa --> |
| Offical Name Sixth AA Grand Prix of South Africa |
| Date 1972-03-04 |
| Circuit |
| Course Length km \ miles |
| Distance 79 laps, km \ miles |
Podium
| Pos. | Driver | Constructor |
|---|---|---|
Pole Position
| Driver | Consturctor | Time |
|---|---|---|
Fastest Lap
| Driver | Constructor | Fastest Lap |
|---|---|---|
This race saw...
- 6th win for Denny Hulme
- 1st podium for Peter Revson
- 1st and only fastest lap for Mike Hailwood
- 1st Grand Prix for Carlos Pace
- 1st championship point for Peter Revson
- 5th win for McLaren
- 20th podium for McLaren
- 1st fastest lap for Surtees
- 50th Grand Prix for Matra
- 43rd win for Ford Cosworth
Data
- Weather: Sunny, Hot, Dry
- Attendance:
- Entries: 29
- Qualified: 26
- Classified: 17
Post-race Drivers' Standings
| Pos. | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | |
| 2 | 9 | |
| 3 | 6 | |
| 4 | 4 | |
| 4 | 4 | |
| 6 | 3 | |
| 6 | 3 | |
| 8 | 3 | |
| 9 | 2 | |
| 10 | 1 |
Post-race Constructors' Standings
| Pos. | Constructor | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | |
| 2 | 9 | |
| 3 | 7 | |
| 4 | 6 | |
| 5 | 3 | |
| 6 | 2 | |
| 7 | 1 |
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