Cosworth DFV Era3.0L NA or 1.5L Turbo

1972 F1 Season

Emerson Fittipaldi · Lotus · 5 wins from 12 races

World Champion
Emerson Fittipaldi
Lotus
Constructors\' Champion
Lotus
Total Races
12
Champion Wins
5

Season Overview

The 1972 Formula 1 World Championship season featured 12 rounds. Emerson Fittipaldi won the Drivers' Championship driving for Lotus, claiming 5 victories throughout the season. The Lotus team claimed the Constructors' Championship. This season was part of the Cosworth DFV era of Formula 1, representing a pivotal chapter in the sport's technical evolution. The championship battle showcased the finest engineering and driving talent of the era, with teams pushing the boundaries of what was technically possible within the regulations. Each race weekend brought new challenges, strategic battles, and moments that would become part of Formula 1's rich history.

Technical Highlights

  • Lotus dominated with 5 wins from 12 races
  • Emerson Fittipaldi claimed the Drivers' Championship
  • Naturally aspirated formula

Key Moments

1

Emerson Fittipaldi wins the 1972 World Championship

2

Lotus claims 5 victories in 12 rounds

3

Lotus wins the Constructors' Championship