March
Ronnie Peterson finished P9 in the 1972 World Drivers' Championship with 12 points. Across 12 races: 0 wins, 1 podium and 0 pole positions, with a best finish of P3.
| Round | Race | Team | Grid | Finish | Points | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentine Grand Prix | March | 10 | P6 | 1 | +1 Lap |
| 2 | South African Grand Prix | March | 9 | P5 | 2 | Finished |
| 3 | Spanish Grand Prix | March | 9 | P21 | Fuel leak | |
| 4 | Monaco Grand Prix | March | 15 | P11 | +4 Laps | |
| 5 | Belgian Grand Prix | March | 14 | P9 |
| +2 Laps |
| 6 | French Grand Prix | March | 9 | P5 | 2 | Finished |
| 7 | British Grand Prix | March | 8 | P7 | Spun off |
| 8 | German Grand Prix | March | 4 | P3 | 4 | Finished |
| 9 | Austrian Grand Prix | March | 11 | P12 | +2 Laps |
| 10 | Italian Grand Prix | March | 24 | P9 | +1 Lap |
| 11 | Canadian Grand Prix | March | 3 | P16 | Collision |
| 12 | United States Grand Prix | March | 26 | P4 | 3 | Finished |