1 | 1 | Argentine Grand Prix | 11 | John Player Team Lotus | Lotus 72D | Ford Cosworth Cosworth DFV | 5 | Suspension |
2 | 8 | German Grand Prix | 2 | John Player Team Lotus | Lotus 72D | Ford Cosworth Cosworth DFV | 3 | Gearbox |
3 | 12 | United States Grand Prix | 10 | John Player Team Lotus | Lotus 72D | Ford Cosworth Cosworth DFV | 9 | Suspension |