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The 1972 Brazilian Grand Prix was a
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non-championship race held at
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on 30 March 1972. It was the inaugural Brazilian Grand Prix. This race was held because at that time the
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regulations required a demonstration race to be held as a quality check, before a Grand Prix was admitted as a championship race.


Classification


Notes

* Fastest lap: Emerson Fittipaldi – 2:35.2


References

* * * {{F1 Non Championship Races (1970-1979) Brazilian Grand Prix Brazilian Grand Prix
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Brazilian Grand Prix