This list of 1972 motorsport champions is a list of national or international auto racing series with a Championship decided by the points or positions earned by a driver from multiple races.
| Series | Driver | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Formula One World Championship |  Emerson Fittipaldi | 1972 Formula One season |
Constructors:  Lotus-Ford | ||
| European Formula Two Championship | Mike Hailwood | 1972 European Formula Two season |
| Rothmans F5000 European Championship |  Gijs van Lennep | 1972 Rothmans F5000 European Championship |
| USAC National Championship |  Joe Leonard | 1972 USAC Championship Car season |
| SCCA L&M Continental 5000 Championship |  Graham McRae | 1972 SCCA L&M Continental 5000 Championship |
| Tasman Series | Graham McRae | 1972 Tasman Series |
| Australian Drivers' Championship |  Frank Matich | 1972 Australian Drivers' Championship |
| Australian Formula 2 Championship | Larry Perkins | 1972 Australian Formula 2 Championship |
| Australian Formula Ford Series | Bob Skelton | |
| Series | Constructor | Season |
|---|---|---|
| International Championship for Manufacturers |  Lancia | International Championship for Manufacturers |
| Australian Rally Championship | Colin Bond George Shepheard | |
