March 721: 1972 F1 Car Specs & Stats

1972 Formula 1 car

March 721

March car

5th
Best Finish
9th
Best Quali
3
Points
2
Points Finishes

Car Profile

Team March
Season1972
Constructors'P6 3 pts
Races10 (13 starts)
DesignersRobin Herd Technical directorGeoff Ferris Chief designer
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Drivers of the March 721

3 RonniePeterson P9 12 pts
4 Niki Lauda NikiLauda P23 0 pts
26 HenriPescarolo P27 0 pts

Full Car Statistics

Grands Prix10
Race Starts13
Wins0 (0.0%)
Best Grid9th
Podiums0 (0.0%)
Best Finish5th
Points Finishes2
Points3
Retirements3 (23.1%)
Drivers3

Engine & Tyres

EngineFord DFV
3.0 V8
Also poweredBrabham BT37, Connew PC1, Lotus 72, March 721G, McLaren M19C, Surtees TS9B, Tyrrell 004
TyresGoodyear

Key Car Landmarks

Race1972 Argentine F1 Grand Prix1972 ARG F1 GP1972 USA F1 Grand Prix1972 USA F1 GP
Points1972 Argentine F1 Grand Prix1972 ARG F1 GP Peterson1972 South African F1 Grand Prix1972 RSA F1 GP Peterson

1972 Finishing Positions

5th 1
6th 1
7th 1
8th 1
11th 3
13th 1
14th 1
DNF 3
NC 1
DNQ 1
DNF Did Not FinishNC Not ClassifiedDNQ Did Not Qualify

Performance Breakdown

1972 Race by Race · March

9 Grands Prix
Ronnie Peterson
65–––––––
Niki Lauda
117–––––––
Henri Pescarolo
81111DNFNCDNFDNQ1314

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

1972 Race by Race · Politoys

1 Grand Prix
Henri Pescarolo
DNF

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

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March 721: Frequently Asked Questions

Which team raced the March 721?
March and Politoys raced the March 721 in the 1972 Formula 1 season.
Who drove the March 721?
Ronnie Peterson, Niki Lauda and Henri Pescarolo drove the March 721 in 1972.
How many races did the March 721 win?
The March 721 did not win a Grand Prix in 1972; its best result was 5th.
Which engine powered the March 721?
The March 721 used the Ford DFV, a 3.0 V8 engine.