McLaren
Denny Hulme finished P3 in the 1972 World Drivers' Championship with 39 points. Across 12 races: 1 win, 7 podiums and 0 pole positions, with a best finish of P1.
| Round | Race | Team | Grid | Finish | Points | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentine Grand Prix | McLaren | 4 | P2 | 6 | Finished |
| 2 | South African Grand Prix | McLaren | 5 | P1 | 9 | Finished |
| 3 | Spanish Grand Prix | McLaren | 2 | P16 | Gearbox | |
| 4 | Monaco Grand Prix | McLaren | 7 | P15 | +6 Laps | |
| 5 | Belgian Grand Prix | McLaren | 3 |
| P3 |
| 4 |
| Finished |
| 6 | French Grand Prix | McLaren | 2 | P7 | Finished |
| 7 | British Grand Prix | McLaren | 11 | P5 | 2 | +1 Lap |
| 8 | German Grand Prix | McLaren | 10 | P19 | Engine |
| 9 | Austrian Grand Prix | McLaren | 7 | P2 | 6 | Finished |
| 10 | Italian Grand Prix | McLaren | 5 | P3 | 4 | Finished |
| 11 | Canadian Grand Prix | McLaren | 2 | P3 | 4 | Finished |
| 12 | United States Grand Prix | McLaren | 3 | P3 | 4 | Finished |