Lotus 72/R7
The racing history of Lotus 72/R7 is shown below including any races in non-Formula 1 events. This contains all significant races at which this car appeared.
| Race | Car | Driver | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazilian Grand Prix Interlagos - 30 Mar 1972 |
Lotus 72D [R7] - Cosworth DFV V8 #1 John Player Team Lotus |
Emerson Fittipaldi | Retired |
| International Trophy Silverstone - 23 Apr 1972 |
Lotus 72D [R7] - Cosworth DFV V8 #1 John Player Team Lotus |
Emerson Fittipaldi | 1 |
| Spanish Grand Prix Jarama - 1 May 1972 |
Lotus 72D [R7] - Cosworth DFV V8 #5 John Player Team Lotus |
Emerson Fittipaldi | 1 |
| Monaco Grand Prix Monte Carlo - 14 May 1972 |
Lotus 72D [R7] - Cosworth DFV V8 #8 John Player Team Lotus |
Emerson Fittipaldi | 3 |
| Belgian Grand Prix Nivelles-Baulers - 4 Jun 1972 |
Lotus 72D [R7] - Cosworth DFV V8 #32 John Player Team Lotus |
Emerson Fittipaldi | 1 |
| French Grand Prix Clermont-Ferrand - 2 Jul 1972 |
Lotus 72D [R7] - Cosworth DFV V8 #1 John Player Team Lotus |
Emerson Fittipaldi | 2 |
| British Grand Prix Brands Hatch - 15 Jul 1972 |
Lotus 72D [R7] - Cosworth DFV V8 #8 John Player Team Lotus |
Emerson Fittipaldi | 1 |
| German Grand Prix Nürburgring - 30 Jul 1972 |
Lotus 72D [R7] - Cosworth DFV V8 #2 John Player Team Lotus |
Emerson Fittipaldi | Retired |
| Austrian Grand Prix Österreichring - 13 Aug 1972 |
Lotus 72D [R7] - Cosworth DFV V8 #20 John Player Team Lotus |
Emerson Fittipaldi | (Only used in practice) |
| Italian Grand Prix Monza - 10 Sep 1972 |
Lotus 72D [R7] - Cosworth DFV V8 #6T World Wide Racing |
Emerson Fittipaldi | (Spare - not used in practice) |
| Canadian Grand Prix Mosport Park - 24 Sep 1972 |
Lotus 72D [R7] - Cosworth DFV V8 #5 John Player Team Lotus |
Emerson Fittipaldi | 11 |
| United States Grand Prix Watkins Glen - 8 Oct 1972 |
Lotus 72D [R7] - Cosworth DFV V8 #11 John Player Team Lotus |
Dave Walker | Retired |
| United States Grand Prix Watkins Glen - 8 Oct 1972 |
Lotus 72D [R7] - Cosworth DFV V8 #11 John Player Team Lotus |
Emerson Fittipaldi | (Only used in practice) |
| John Player Challenge Trophy Brands Hatch - 22 Oct 1972 |
Lotus 72D [R7] - Cosworth DFV V8 #1 Gold Leaf Team Lotus |
Emerson Fittipaldi | Retired |
| Argentinian Grand Prix Buenos Aires - 28 Jan 1973 |
Lotus 72D [R7] - Cosworth DFV V8 #2 John Player Team Lotus |
Emerson Fittipaldi | 1 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix Interlagos - 11 Feb 1973 |
Lotus 72D [R7] - Cosworth DFV V8 #1 John Player Team Lotus |
Emerson Fittipaldi | 1 |
| South African Grand Prix Kyalami - 3 Mar 1973 |
Lotus 72D [R7] - Cosworth DFV V8 #1 John Player Team Lotus |
Emerson Fittipaldi | 3 |
| Spanish Grand Prix Montjuich Park - 29 Apr 1973 |
Lotus 72E [R7] - Cosworth DFV V8 #1 John Player Team Lotus |
Emerson Fittipaldi | (Only used in practice) |
| Belgian Grand Prix Zolder - 20 May 1973 |
Lotus 72E [R7] - Cosworth DFV V8 #1 John Player Team Lotus |
Emerson Fittipaldi | 3 |
| Monaco Grand Prix Monte Carlo - 3 Jun 1973 |
Lotus 72E [R7] - Cosworth DFV V8 #1 John Player Team Lotus |
Emerson Fittipaldi | 2 |
| Swedish Grand Prix Anderstorp - 17 Jun 1973 |
Lotus 72E [R7] - Cosworth DFV V8 #1 John Player Team Lotus |
Emerson Fittipaldi | 12 |
| French Grand Prix Paul Ricard - 1 Jul 1973 |
Lotus 72E [R7] - Cosworth DFV V8 #1T John Player Team Lotus |
Emerson Fittipaldi | (Only used in practice) |
| British Grand Prix Silverstone - 14 Jul 1973 |
Lotus 72E [R7] - Cosworth DFV V8 #40 John Player Team Lotus |
Emerson Fittipaldi | (Only used in practice) |
| Dutch Grand Prix Zandvoort - 29 Jul 1973 |
Lotus 72E [R7] - Cosworth DFV V8 #1 John Player Team Lotus |
Emerson Fittipaldi | Retired |
| German Grand Prix Nürburgring - 5 Aug 1973 |
Lotus 72E [R7] - Cosworth DFV V8 #1 John Player Team Lotus |
Emerson Fittipaldi | 6 |
| Austrian Grand Prix Österreichring - 19 Aug 1973 |
Lotus 72E [R7] - Cosworth DFV V8 #1 John Player Team Lotus |
Emerson Fittipaldi | Retired |
| Italian Grand Prix Monza - 9 Sep 1973 |
Lotus 72E [R7] - Cosworth DFV V8 #1 John Player Team Lotus |
Emerson Fittipaldi | 2 |
| Canadian Grand Prix Mosport Park - 23 Sep 1973 |
Lotus 72E [R7] - Cosworth DFV V8 #1 John Player Team Lotus |
Emerson Fittipaldi | 2 |
| United States Grand Prix Watkins Glen - 7 Oct 1973 |
Lotus 72E [R7] - Cosworth DFV V8 #1 John Player Team Lotus |
Emerson Fittipaldi | 6 |
| South African Grand Prix Kyalami - 30 Mar 1974 |
Lotus 72E [R7] - Cosworth DFV V8 #30 Team Gunston |
Paddy Driver | Retired |
| Mercury "100" Roy Hesketh - 13 Apr 1974 |
Lotus 72E [R7] - Cosworth DFV V8 #5 Team Gunston |
Paddy Driver | 3 |
| Cape South Easter Trophy Killarney - 4 May 1974 |
Lotus 72E [R7] - Cosworth DFV V8 #5 Team Gunston |
Paddy Driver | 3 |
| Republic Day Trophy Kyalami - 25 May 1974 |
Lotus 72E [R7] - Cosworth DFV V8 #5 Team Gunston |
Paddy Driver | 4 |
| Brandkop Winter Trophy Brandkop - 15 Jun 1974 |
Lotus 72E [R7] - Cosworth DFV V8 #5 Team Gunston |
Paddy Driver | 4 |
| Bulawayo "100" Bulawayo - 30 Jun 1974 |
Lotus 72E [R7] - Cosworth DFV V8 #5 Team Gunston |
Paddy Driver | Retired |
| Natal Winter Trophy Roy Hesketh - 13 Jul 1974 |
Lotus 72E [R7] - Cosworth DFV V8 #5 Team Gunston |
Paddy Driver | Did not take part in official practice |
| Rand Winter Trophy Kyalami - 10 Aug 1974 |
Lotus 72E [R7] - Cosworth DFV V8 #5 Team Gunston |
Paddy Driver | Did not take part in official practice |
| False Bay "100" Killarney - 31 Aug 1974 |
Lotus 72E [R7] - Cosworth DFV V8 #5 Team Gunston |
Paddy Driver | 3 |
| Rhodesian Grand Prix Donnybrook - 15 Sep 1974 |
Lotus 72E [R7] - Cosworth DFV V8 #5 Team Gunston |
Paddy Driver | Retired |
| Rand Spring Trophy Kyalami - 28 Sep 1974 |
Lotus 72E [R7] - Cosworth DFV V8 #5 Team Gunston |
Paddy Driver | 3 |
| Goldfields "100" Goldfields Raceway (Welkom) - 19 Oct 1974 |
Lotus 72E [R7] - Cosworth DFV V8 #5 Team Gunston |
Paddy Driver | 2 |
| Cape South Easter Trophy Killarney - 8 Feb 1975 |
Lotus 72E [R7] - Cosworth DFV V8 #6 Team Gunston |
Guy Tunmer | 2 |
| South African Grand Prix Kyalami - 1 Mar 1975 |
Lotus 72E [R7] - Cosworth DFV V8 #34 Team Gunston |
Guy Tunmer | 11 |
| Goldfields "100" Goldfields Raceway (Welkom) - 22 Mar 1975 |
Lotus 72E [R7] - Cosworth DFV V8 #6 Team Gunston |
Guy Tunmer | 2 |
| Mercury "100" Roy Hesketh - 29 Mar 1975 |
Lotus 72E [R7] - Cosworth DFV V8 #6 Team Gunston |
Guy Tunmer | Retired |
| Republic Day Trophy Kyalami - 31 May 1975 |
Lotus 72E [R7] - Cosworth DFV V8 #6 Team Gunston |
Guy Tunmer | 3 |
| False Bay "100" Killarney - 5 Jul 1975 |
Lotus 72E [R7] - Cosworth DFV V8 #6 Team Gunston |
Guy Tunmer | 1 |
| Rand Winter Trophy Kyalami - 26 Jul 1975 |
Lotus 72E [R7] - Cosworth DFV V8 #6 Team Gunston |
Guy Tunmer | (Crashed in practice) |