South Africa
- Races
- 12
- Wins
- 3
- Podiums
- 3
- Best
- P1
3x World Champion
Niki LAUDA
AustrianBorn Feb 22, 1949
3
Championships
25
Race Wins
54
Podiums
24
Pole Positions
173
Races
420
Career Points
Career answer
Niki Lauda F1 career at a glance
Across 1971-1985, Niki Lauda has 173 recorded Formula 1 race starts, 25 wins, 54 podiums, 24 pole positions, and 420 career points. The best recorded championship result is P1 in 1984 with McLaren.
About
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Niki Lauda was an Austrian Formula 1 driver active from 1971 to 1976 and from 1977 to 1985. Over a career spanning 173 races, he secured three World Championships, 25 wins, and 54 podium finishes. Lauda competed for several teams, including Ferrari, McLaren, and Brabham, concluding his career with McLaren.
His career win rate stood at 14.5%, with a podium rate of 31.2%, reflecting consistent front-running performance. Lauda achieved 24 pole positions, indicating strong qualifying pace, though his average race position was 2.31 places lower than his starting position. Notably, he recorded no retirements (0.0% DNF rate) throughout his career, underscoring exceptional reliability and racecraft.
Despite his success, Lauda did not secure any wins or podiums in wet weather conditions, a rare statistic among drivers of his era. His career longevity and ability to maintain competitive results across multiple teams highlight his significance in Formula 1 history.
Career Statistics
3
Championships
25
Race Wins
54
Podiums
24
Pole Positions
173
Races
420
Career Points
83
DNFs
Win Rate14.4%
Podium Rate31.2%
Pole Rate13.9%
P10.8
Avg Finish Position
P8.4
Avg Grid Position
Season by Season Breakdown
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1985P10 WDC
McLaren
Races
14
Wins
1
Podiums
1
Poles
-
Points14
11 DNFs
1984P1 WDC
McLaren
Races
16
Wins
5
Podiums
9
Poles
-
Points72
6 DNFs
1983P10 WDC
McLaren
Races
14
Wins
-
Podiums
2
Poles
-
Points12
10 DNFs
1982P5 WDC
McLaren
Races
14
Wins
2
Podiums
3
Poles
-
Points30
7 DNFs
1979P14 WDC
Brabham-Alfa Romeo
Races
14
Wins
-
Podiums
-
Poles
-
Points4
12 DNFs
1978P4 WDC
Brabham
Races
16
Wins
2
Podiums
7
Poles
1
Points44
9 DNFs
1977P1 WDC
Ferrari
Races
15
Wins
3
Podiums
10
Poles
2
Points72
3 DNFs
1976P2 WDC
Ferrari
Races
14
Wins
5
Podiums
9
Poles
3
Points68
3 DNFs
Points Progression
1985
14P10
1984
72P1
1983
12P10
1982
30P5
1979
4P14
1978
44P4
1977
72P1
1976
68P2
1975
64.5P1
1974
38P4
1973
2P17
1972
0P?
1971
0P?
Circuit Records
Netherlands
- Races
- 10
- Wins
- 3
- Podiums
- 6
- Best
- P1
UK
- Races
- 7
- Wins
- 3
- Podiums
- 4
- Best
- P1
Italy
- Races
- 12
- Wins
- 2
- Podiums
- 4
- Best
- P1
Monaco
- Races
- 11
- Wins
- 2
- Podiums
- 4
- Best
- P1
Belgium
- Races
- 8
- Wins
- 2
- Podiums
- 3
- Best
- P1
Sweden
- Races
- 6
- Wins
- 2
- Podiums
- 3
- Best
- P1
Austria
- Races
- 11
- Wins
- 1
- Podiums
- 2
- Best
- P1
USA
- Races
- 7
- Wins
- 1
- Podiums
- 2
- Best
- P1
France
- Races
- 7
- Wins
- 1
- Podiums
- 1
- Best
- P1
Spain
- Races
- 6
- Wins
- 1
- Podiums
- 2
- Best
- P1
Brazil
- Races
- 6
- Wins
- 1
- Podiums
- 2
- Best
- P1
USA
- Races
- 6
- Wins
- 1
- Podiums
- 4
- Best
- P1
France
- Races
- 5
- Wins
- 1
- Podiums
- 3
- Best
- P1
Germany
- Races
- 5
- Wins
- 1
- Podiums
- 2
- Best
- P1
Argentina
- Races
- 7
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- 2
- Best
- P2
Germany
- Races
- 7
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- 1
- Best
- P3
UK
- Races
- 6
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- 1
- Best
- P2
Canada
- Races
- 6
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- 1
- Best
- P2
Brazil
- Races
- 5
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- 2
- Best
- P2
Canada
- Races
- 4
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- -
- Best
- P8
USA
- Races
- 4
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- -
- Best
- P13
Italy
- Races
- 3
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- -
- Best
- P4
Belgium
- Races
- 2
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- 1
- Best
- P2
Spain
- Races
- 2
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- -
- Best
- P17
Portugal
- Races
- 2
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- 1
- Best
- P2
France
- Races
- 1
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- -
- Best
- P24
Japan
- Races
- 1
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- -
- Best
- P23
USA
- Races
- 1
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- -
- Best
- P15
Belgium
- Races
- 1
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- -
- Best
- P15
USA
- Races
- 1
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- -
- Best
- P9
Australia
- Races
- 1
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- -
- Best
- P11
| Circuit | Races | Wins |
|---|---|---|
| KyalamiSouth Africa | 12 | 3 |
| Circuit Park ZandvoortNetherlands | 10 | 3 |
| Brands HatchUK | 7 | 3 |
| Autodromo Nazionale di MonzaItaly | 12 | 2 |
| Circuit de MonacoMonaco | 11 | 2 |
| ZolderBelgium | 8 | 2 |
| Scandinavian RacewaySweden | 6 | 2 |
| Red Bull RingAustria | 11 | 1 |
| Watkins GlenUSA | 7 | 1 |
| Circuit Paul RicardFrance | 7 | 1 |
| JaramaSpain | 6 | 1 |
| Autódromo José Carlos PaceBrazil | 6 | 1 |
| Long BeachUSA | 6 | 1 |
| Dijon-PrenoisFrance | 5 | 1 |
| HockenheimringGermany | 5 | 1 |
| Autódromo Juan y Oscar GálvezArgentina | 7 | - |
| NürburgringGermany | 7 | - |
| Silverstone CircuitUK | 6 | - |
| Circuit Gilles VilleneuveCanada | 6 | - |
| Autódromo Internacional Nelson PiquetBrazil | 5 | - |
| Mosport International RacewayCanada | 4 | - |
| Detroit Street CircuitUSA | 4 | - |
| Autodromo Enzo e Dino FerrariItaly | 3 | - |
| Nivelles-BaulersBelgium | 2 | - |
| MontjuïcSpain | 2 | - |
| Autódromo do EstorilPortugal | 2 | - |
| Charade CircuitFrance | 1 | - |
| Fuji SpeedwayJapan | 1 | - |
| Las Vegas Street CircuitUSA | 1 | - |
| Circuit de Spa-FrancorchampsBelgium | 1 | - |
| Fair ParkUSA | 1 | - |
| Adelaide Street CircuitAustralia | 1 | - |
Race Results(173 races)
Grid
16
+/-
+5
Points
0
Status
Accident
Grid
8
+/-
-2
Points
0
Status
Turbo
Grid
16
+/-
-
Points
0
Status
Transmission
Grid
10
+/-
+9
Points
9
Status
✓
Grid
3
+/-
-10
Points
0
Status
Engine
Grid
12
+/-
+7
Points
2
Status
✓
Grid
10
+/-
-2
Points
0
Status
Electrical
Grid
6
+/-
-11
Points
0
Status
Gearbox
Grid
12
+/-
-10
Points
0
Status
Brakes
Grid
17
+/-
-2
Points
0
Status
Engine
Grid
14
+/-
+2
Points
0
Status
Spun off
Grid
8
+/-
+4
Points
3
Status
FIN
Grid
7
+/-
-4
Points
0
Status
Engine
Grid
9
+/-
-9
Points
0
Status
Fuel system
Grid
11
+/-
+9
Points
6
Status
✓
Grid
15
+/-
+11
Points
3
Status
✓
Grid
4
+/-
+3
Points
9
Status
✓
Grid
6
+/-
+4
Points
6
Status
✓
Grid
4
+/-
+3
Points
9
Status
✓
Grid
7
+/-
+5
Points
6
Status
✓
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Niki Lauda F1 stats FAQ
How many world championships does Niki Lauda have?
Niki Lauda has won 3 Formula 1 World Championships.
What is Niki Lauda's F1 win rate?
Niki Lauda's Formula 1 win rate is 14.4% (25 wins from 173 race starts).
How many F1 races has Niki Lauda started?
Niki Lauda has 173 recorded Formula 1 race starts, with 54 podiums and 24 pole positions.
What is Niki Lauda's best F1 championship finish?
Niki Lauda's best recorded Drivers' Championship finish is P1, achieved in 1984 with McLaren.
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