Complete Archive of Chassis 72/R9

About Chassis Numbers

GP South AfricaLucky Strike Suid-Afrikaanse Grand Prix of South Africa1.3.1975
55 - Lotus 72E Ford #72/R9 - Team LotusLotus 72 E #72/R9 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ronnie Peterson (S)Result: 10th
Grid: 8th (1:17.1400)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 06/04/2015Photo by courtesy of: Peter Wilson
Race of ChampionsBritish Airway Daily Mail Race of Champions16.3.1975
55 - Lotus 72E Ford #72/R9 - John Player Team LotusLotus 72 E #72/R9 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/AF1
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ronnie Peterson (S)Result: 3rd
Grid: 6th (1:37.7000)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 25/04/2006Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman
International Trophy27th Daily Express International Trophy13.4.1975
5The car is not available on a photoLotus 72 E #72/R9 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ronnie Peterson (S)Result: did not start (Engine)
Grid: 3rd (1:17.6000)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
GP SpainGran Premio de España, Campeonato del Mundo Formula 127.4.1975
5The car is not available on a photoLotus 72 E #72/R9 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ronnie Peterson (S)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 12th (1:25.3000)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Goodyear
GP MonacoGrand Prix de Monaco11.5.1975
55 - Lotus 72E Ford #72/R9 - John Player Team LotusLotus 72 E #72/R9 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ronnie Peterson (S)Result: 4th
Grid: 4th (1:27.4000)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 26/06/2023Photo by courtesy of: Rainer Schlegelmilch
GP BelgiumGrand Prix of Belgium Formula 1 Zolder25.5.1975
55 - Lotus 72E Ford #72/R9 - John Player Team LotusLotus 72 E #72/R9 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ronnie Peterson (S)Result: did not finish (Brakes, accident)
Grid: 14th (1:27.1700) - 15th fastest qualifier
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 28/06/2017Photo by courtesy of: H-J Roegler
GP SwedenPolar Grand Prix of Sweden8.6.1975
55 - Lotus 72E Ford #72/R9 - John Player Team LotusLotus 72 E #72/R9 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ronnie Peterson (S)Result: 9th
Grid: 9th (1:26.0120)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 06/09/2010Photo by courtesy of: RacePace.se
GP NetherlandsGrand Prix van Nederland22.6.1975
55 - Lotus 72E Ford #72/R9 - John Player Team LotusLotus 72 E #72/R9 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ronnie Peterson (S)Result: 15th - did not finish (Fuel system)
Grid: 16th (1:21.4600)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 25/01/2009Photo by courtesy of: Hans Fohr
GP France61ème Grand Prix de France6.7.1975
5The car is not available on a photoLotus 72 E #72/R9 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ronnie Peterson (S)Result: 10th
Grid: 17th (1:50.0200)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
GP Great BritainJohn Player Grand Prix19.7.1975
55 - Lotus 72E Ford #72/R9 - John Player Team LotusLotus 72 E #72/R9 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ronnie Peterson (S)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 16th (1:20.5800)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 11/03/2005Photo by courtesy of: Rob Ryder
GP GermanyGrosser Pries von Deutschland3.8.1975
55 - Lotus 72E Ford #72/R9 - John Player Team LotusLotus 72 E #72/R9 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ronnie Peterson (S)Result: did not finish (Clutch slip)
Grid: 18th (7:11.6000)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 28/06/2017Photo by courtesy of: H-J Roegler
Grand Prix Europa Formula 1Memphis Grand Prix Europa17.8.1975
55 - Lotus 72E Ford #72/R9 - John Player Team LotusLotus 72 E #72/R9 - Ford Cosworth DFV; no.156 V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ronnie Peterson (S)Result: 5th
Grid: 13th (1:37.6100)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 09/09/2009Photo by courtesy of: Harry Maurer
GP SwitzerlandGrand Prix A.C. Suisse24.8.1975
5The car is not available on a photoLotus 72 E #72/R9 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ronnie Peterson (S)Result: 4th
Grid: 10th (1:00.4100)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
GP Italy46° Gran Premio d' Italia7.9.1975
55 - Lotus 72E Ford #72/R9 - John Player Team LotusLotus 72 E #72/R9 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ronnie Peterson (S)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 11th (1:34.2200)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 10/06/2013Photo by courtesy of: Luciano Passoni
GP United StatesGrand Prix of the United States presented by First National City Travellers Checks5.10.1975
55 - Lotus 72E Ford #72/R9 - John Player Team LotusLotus 72 E #72/R9 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ronnie Peterson (S)Result: 5th
Grid: 14th (1:43.5700)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 30/08/2017Photo by courtesy of: Fred Lewis