Belgium 1972
Round 5 • June 4, 1972
Circuit
Nivelles-Baulers
In the 1972 Belgium Grand Prix at Nivelles-Baulers, the evolving dynamics of Formula 1 come alive as seasoned champions face the rising talents of the grid. The tension is palpable as mechanical failures and strategic gambles weave an intricate narrative, transforming the race into a thrilling chess match at high speed. As fortunes fluctuate with every lap, the unforgiving circuit demands precision and nerve from those daring enough to chase glory.
| Pos | Driver | Time/Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emerson Fittipaldi | 1:44:06.700 | 9 |
| 2 | Francois Cevert | +26.600 | 6 |
| 3 | Denny Hulme | +58.100 | 4 |
| 4 | Mike Hailwood | +1:12.000 | 3 |
| 5 | Carlos Pace | +1 lap | 2 |
| 6 | Chris Amon | +1 lap | 1 |
| 7 | Peter Revson | +2 laps | 0 |
| 8 | Howden Ganley | +2 laps | 0 |
| 9 | Ronnie Peterson | +2 laps | 0 |
| 10 | Helmut Marko | +2 laps | 0 |
| 11 | Rolf Stommelen | +2 laps | 0 |
| 12 | Niki Lauda | +3 laps | 0 |
| 13 | Carlos Reutemann | +4 laps | 0 |
| 14 | David Walker | +6 laps | 0 |
| Pos | Driver | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emerson Fittipaldi | - | - | - |
| 2 | Clay Regazzoni | - | - | - |
| 3 | Denny Hulme | - | - | - |
| 4 | Jacky Ickx | - | - | - |
| 5 | Francois Cevert | - | - | - |
| 6 | Jean Pierre Beltoise | - | - | - |
| 7 | Peter Revson | - | - | - |
| 8 | Mike Hailwood | - | - | - |
| 9 | Carlos Reutemann | - | - | - |
| 10 | Andrea De Adamich | - | - | - |
| 11 | Carlos Pace | - | - | - |
| 12 | David Walker | - | - | - |
| 13 | Chris Amon | - | - | - |
| 14 | Ronnie Peterson | - | - | - |
| 15 | Howden Ganley | - | - | - |
| 16 | Graham Hill | - | - | - |
| 17 | Peter Gethin | - | - | - |
| 18 | Wilson Fittipaldi | - | - | - |
| 19 | Henri Pescarolo | - | - | - |
| 20 | Rolf Stommelen | - | - | - |