RSC Formula 1 (1970-1982) - GP Great Britain 1972 (Photo Archive)

Programme cover

Event: John Player Grand Prix

Date: 15/7/1972

Track: Brands Hatch (GB), unknown length

Distance: unknown

Attendance: unknown

GP Great Britain 1972

Formula 1 World Championship (round 7)

Start time: unknown; Grid: unknown, Weather: unknown

Entry: 33

Practiced: 27

Started: 26

Classified: 13

Entry list

Photos by courtesy of: Richard Bunyan and Rob Ryder

Race added to RSC Photo Archive: 11.3.2005

Last photo update on this page: 22.2.2007


1	Tyrrell 003 #003 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	Elf Team Tyrrell (GB)			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: blue		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: elf
Driven by: Jackie Stewart (GB)		Result: 2^nd (0 laps behind the winner) Grid: 4^th(1:22.9)
Photo updated: 11.3.2005	Photo by: Rob Ryder


1T	Tyrrell 005 #005 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	Elf Team Tyrrell (GB)			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: blue		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: elf
Driven by: Jackie Stewart (GB)		Result: practiced only (Spare car) Grid: T-car
Photo updated: 22.2.2007	Photo by: Richard Bunyan


2	Tyrrell 002 #002 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	Elf Team Tyrrell (GB)			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: blue		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: elf
Driven by: François Cevert (F)		Result: did not finish (Accident) - 60 laps Grid: 12^th(1:23.9)
Photo updated: 22.2.2007	Photo by: Richard Bunyan


3	March 721G #721G-3 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	March Engineering (GB)			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: red		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: STP OIL TREATMENT/VICK
Driven by: Ronnie Peterson (S)		Result: 7^th - did not finish (Accident) - 74 laps Grid: 8^th(1:23.7)
Photo updated: 22.2.2007	Photo by: Richard Bunyan


5	Ferrari 312 B2 #005 – Ferrari F12 2991cc N/A
	Spa Ferrari SEFAC (I)			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: red (+white/silver)		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: HEUER
Driven by: Jacky Ickx (B)		Result: did not finish (Oil cooler, engine) - 48 laps Grid: 1^st(1:22.2)
Photo updated: 22.2.2007	Photo by: Richard Bunyan


6	Ferrari 312 B2 #007 – Ferrari F12 2991cc N/A
	Spa Ferrari SEFAC (I)			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: red (+white/silver)		Tyres: Dunlop
	Sponsors: HEUER
Driven by: Arturo Merzario (I)		Result: 6^th (1 lap behind the winner) Grid: 9^th(1:23.7)
Photo updated: 11.3.2005	Photo by: Rob Ryder


8	Lotus 72D #72/R7 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	John Player Team Lotus (GB)			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: black (+gold)		Tyres: Firestone
	Sponsors: John Player Special
Driven by: Emerson Fittipaldi (BR)		Result: winner - 76 laps Grid: 2^nd(1:22.6)
Photo updated: 22.2.2007	Photo by: Richard Bunyan


9	Lotus 72D #72/R6 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	John Player Team Lotus (GB)			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: black (+gold)		Tyres: Firestone
	Sponsors: John Player Special
Driven by: Dave Walker (AUS)		Result: did not finish (Suspension) - 58 laps Grid: 15^th(1:24.4)
Photo updated: 22.2.2007	Photo by: Richard Bunyan


14	BRM P160B #P160-04 – BRM P142 V12 2998cc N/A
	Marlboro BRM (GB)			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: white/red		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: Marlboro-BRM/HEUER
Driven by: Jackie Oliver (GB)		Result: did not finish (Suspension) - 36 laps Grid: 14^th(1:24.4)
Photo updated: 22.2.2007	Photo by: Richard Bunyan


17	Matra MS120D #MS120-07 – Matra V12 3000cc N/A
	Equipe Matra (F)			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: blue (+white)		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: MATRA/Shell
Driven by: Chris Amon (NZ)		Result: practiced only (Original race chassis, accident in practice) Grid: T-car
Photo updated: 11.3.2005	Photo by: Rob Ryder


18	McLaren M19C #M19C/1 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	Yardley Team McLaren (GB)			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: white (+orange)		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: YARDLEY McLAREN
Driven by: Denny Hulme (NZ)		Result: 5^th (1 lap behind the winner) Grid: 11^th(1:23.9)
Photo updated: 22.2.2007	Photo by: Richard Bunyan


19	McLaren M19A #M19A/1 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	Yardley Team McLaren (GB)			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: white (+orange)		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: YARDLEY McLAREN
Driven by: Peter Revson (USA)		Result: 3^rd (0 laps behind the winner) Grid: 3^rd(1:22.7)
Photo updated: 11.3.2005	Photo by: Rob Ryder


21	Surtees TS9B #TS9-005 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	Team Surtees			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: white/blue		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: Brooke Bond Oxo/Rob Walker
Driven by: Mike Hailwood (GB)		Result: did not finish (Gearbox) - 30 laps Grid: 7^th(1:23.5)
Photo updated: 11.3.2005	Photo by: Rob Ryder


22	Surtees TS9B #TS9-006 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	Team Surtees			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: red/white (+black)		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: Flame Out
Driven by: Tim Schenken (AUS)		Result: did not finish (Rear suspension) - 63 laps Grid: 5^th(1:23.2)
Photo updated: 22.2.2007	Photo by: Richard Bunyan


23	Surtees TS9B #TS9-004 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	Ceramica Pagnossin - Team Surtees			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: red/white (+black)		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: ceramica PAGNOSSIN/FINA
Driven by: Andrea de Adamich (I)		Result: did not finish (Accident) - 3 laps Grid: 20^th(1:25.2)
Photo updated: 22.2.2007	Photo by: Richard Bunyan


24	Politoys FX3 #FX3/1 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	Team Williams - Motul (GB)			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: dark blue		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: POLITOYS/MOTUL
Driven by: Henri Pescarolo (F)		Result: did not finish (Suspension, accident) - 7 laps Grid: 26^th(1:27.4)
Photo updated: 22.2.2007	Photo by: Richard Bunyan


26	Brabham BT37 #BT37/1 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	Motor Racing Developments (GB)			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: white (+beige)		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: Esso UNIFLO
Driven by: Graham Hill (GB)		Result: did not finish (Accident) - 47 laps Grid: 21^st(1:25.2)
Photo updated: 11.3.2005	Photo by: Rob Ryder


27	Brabham BT37 #BT37/2 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	Motor Racing Developments (GB)			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: white (+beige)		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: YPF/CAP
Driven by: Carlos Reutemann (RA)		Result: 8^th (3 laps behind the winner) Grid: 10^th(1:23.8)
Photo updated: 22.2.2007	Photo by: Richard Bunyan


28	Brabham BT34 #BT34/1 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	Motor Racing Developments (GB)			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: white (+beige)		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: BARDAHL
Driven by: Wilson Fittipaldi (BR)		Result: 12^th - did not finish (Rear suspension) - 69 laps Grid: 22^nd(1:25.5)
Photo updated: 22.2.2007	Photo by: Richard Bunyan


29	Lotus 72D #72/R3 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	Lucky Strike Racing			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: white/red		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: LUCKY STRIKE RACING/wynn's/SASOL FORMULA 1
Driven by: Dave Charlton (ZA)		Result: did not finish (Gear selection) - 21 laps Grid: 24^th(1:25.6)
Photo updated: 22.2.2007	Photo by: Richard Bunyan


30	Tecno PA123 #T-002 – Tecno F12 3000cc N/A
	Martini Racing Team			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: red (+blue)		Tyres: Firestone
	Sponsors: MARTINI RACING TEAM
Driven by: Nanni Galli (I)		Result: did not finish (Accident) - 9 laps Grid: 18^th(1:25.1)
Photo updated: 22.2.2007	Photo by: Richard Bunyan


33	Eifelland 21 #721/4 (March) – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	Team Eifelland Caravan			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: blue/white (+yellow)		Tyres: Goodyear
	Sponsors: Eifelland/Shell/Meeb.. FENSTER
Driven by: Rolf Stommelen (D)		Result: 10^th (5 laps behind the winner) Grid: 25^th(1:26.3)
Photo updated: 22.2.2007	Photo by: Richard Bunyan


34	Connew PC1 #002 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A
	Darnval Connew Racing Team			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: red/yellow		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: capricorn
Driven by: François Migault (F)		Result: did not start (Suspension) Grid: 27^th(1:30.3)
Photo updated: 11.3.2005	Photo by: Rob Ryder


42	Ferrari 312 B2 #006 – Ferrari F12 2991cc N/A
	Spa Ferrari SEFAC (I)			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: red (+white/silver)		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: unknown
Driven by: Jacky Ickx (B)		Result: practiced only (Spare car) Grid: T-car
Photo updated: 11.3.2005	Photo by: Rob Ryder


44	BRM P160B #P160-06 – BRM P142 V12 2998cc N/A
	Marlboro BRM (GB)			Open wheel car
				Mid-engined
	Colors: white/red		Tyres: unknown
	Sponsors: Marlboro-BRM/HEUER
Driven by: Jean-Pierre Beltoise (F)/Peter Gethin (GB)		Result: practiced only (Spare car) Grid: T-car
Photo updated: 22.2.2007	Photo by: Richard Bunyan

Cars not available on a photo:

March 721G

BRM P160C

BRM P160B

17T

Matra MS120C

March 711

March 721G

Also some T-cars missing

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Photos by: Rob Ryder

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Updated: 4.5.2008

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