1972 Formula One season Drivers and constructors Drivers and constructors

| Entrant | Constructor_ | Chassis | Engine | Tyre | Driver | Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Player Team Lotus World Wide Racing | Lotus - Ford | 72D | Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 | F | Reine Wisell | 11-12 |
| STP March Racing Team | March - Ford | 721 | Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 | G F | Ronnie Peterson | All |
| STP March Racing Team | March - Ford | 721 | Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 | G F | Niki Lauda | All |
| Equipe Matra Sports | Matra | MS120C MS120D | Matra MS72 3.0 V12 | G | Chris Amon | All |
| Yardley Team McLaren | McLaren - Ford | M19A M19C | Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 | G | Denny Hulme | All |
| Yardley Team McLaren | McLaren - Ford | M19A M19C | Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 | G | Peter Revson | 1-3, 5, 7, 9-12 |