1 | 1 | South African Grand Prix | 2 | Gold Leaf Team Lotus | Lotus 72C | Ford Cosworth Cosworth DFV | 5 | Engine |
2 | 2 | Spanish Grand Prix | 2 | Gold Leaf Team Lotus | Lotus 72C | Ford Cosworth Cosworth DFV | 14 | Suspension |
3 | 7 | German Grand Prix | 8 | Gold Leaf Team Lotus | Lotus 72D | Ford Cosworth Cosworth DFV | 8 | Oil Leak |