1972 German Grand Prix Classification Classification

| Driver | Constructor_ | Laps | Time_Retired | Grid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacky Ickx | Ferrari | 14 | 1:42:12.3 | 1 |
| Clay Regazzoni | Ferrari | 14 | +48.3 | 7 |
| Ronnie Peterson | March - Ford | 14 | + 1:06.7 | 4 |
| Howden Ganley | BRM | 14 | + 2:20.2 | 18 |
| Brian Redman | McLaren - Ford | 14 | + 2:35.7 | 19 |
| Graham Hill | Brabham - Ford | 14 | + 2:59.6 | 15 |
| Wilson Fittipaldi | Brabham - Ford | 14 | + 3:00.1 | 21 |
| Mike Beuttler | March - Ford | 14 | + 5:10.7 | 27 |
| Jean-Pierre Beltoise | BRM | 14 | + 5:20.2 | 13 |
| François Cevert | Tyrrell - Ford | 14 | + 5:43.7 | 5 |
| Jackie Stewart | Tyrrell - Ford | 13 | Collision | 2 |
| Arturo Merzario | Ferrari | 13 | + 1 Lap | 22 |