P4
Championship
2
Wins
7
Podiums
1
Poles
44
Points
9
DNFs
Season Snapshot
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Niki Lauda contested 16 grands prix in 1978 for Brabham and finished P4 in the World Drivers' Championship. The season produced 44 points, 2 wins, 7 podiums, and 1 pole position.
Their best result came at the Swedish Grand Prix, where Niki Lauda finished P1. Across the year, they scored in 7 races and reached the flag in 16 classified finishes, with 9 DNFs.
Average classified finish
P11.8
Podium rate
43.8%
Net positions gained
-122
Race Results
P2
6 pts
R1Grid 5
P3
4 pts
R2Grid 10
P18
R3Grid 1Quali P1Engine
P17
R4Grid 3Ignition
P2
6 pts
R5Grid 3
P22
R6Grid 3Accident
P19
R7Grid 6Engine
P1
9 pts
R8Grid 3
P23
R9Grid 3Engine
P2
6 pts
R10Grid 4
P20
R11Grid 3Engine
P17
R12Grid 4Accident
P3
4 pts
R13Grid 3
P1
9 pts
R14Grid 4
P19
R15Grid 5Engine
P20
R16Grid 7Brakes
| Rnd | Race | Quali | Grid | Finish | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez | - | 5 | 2 | +3 | 6 |
| 2 | Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet | - | 10 | 3 | +7 | 4 |
| 3 | Kyalami | 1 | 1 | 18 | -17 | - |
| 4 | Long Beach | - | 3 | 17 | -14 | - |
| 5 | Circuit de Monaco | - | 3 | 2 | +1 | 6 |
| 6 | Zolder | - | 3 | 22 | -19 | - |
| 7 | Jarama | - | 6 | 19 | -13 | - |
| 8 | Scandinavian Raceway | - | 3 | 1 | +2 | 9 |
| 9 | Circuit Paul Ricard | - | 3 | 23 | -20 | - |
| 10 | Brands Hatch | - | 4 | 2 | +2 | 6 |
| 11 | Hockenheimring | - | 3 | 20 | -17 | - |
| 12 | Red Bull Ring | - | 4 | 17 | -13 | - |
| 13 | Circuit Park Zandvoort | - | 3 | 3 | ±0 | 4 |
| 14 | Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | - | 4 | 1 | +3 | 9 |
| 15 | Watkins Glen | - | 5 | 19 | -14 | - |
| 16 | Circuit Gilles Villeneuve | - | 7 | 20 | -13 | - |
Points Accumulation
R1R16
Niki Lauda 1978 season FAQ
How did Niki Lauda finish in the 1978 F1 standings?
Niki Lauda finished P4 in the 1978 World Drivers' Championship with Brabham.
How many races did Niki Lauda win in 1978?
Niki Lauda won 2 races in 1978, with 7 podiums and 1 pole position.
What was Niki Lauda's best result in 1978?
Niki Lauda's best 1978 result was P1 at the Swedish Grand Prix.