P14
Championship
0
Wins
0
Podiums
0
Poles
4
Points
12
DNFs
Season Snapshot
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Niki Lauda contested 14 grands prix in 1979 for Brabham-Alfa Romeo and finished P14 in the World Drivers' Championship. The season produced 4 points, 0 wins, 0 podiums, and 0 pole positions.
Their best result came at the Italian Grand Prix, where Niki Lauda finished P4. Across the year, they scored in 2 races and reached the flag in 14 classified finishes, with 12 DNFs.
Average classified finish
P17.2
Podium rate
0.0%
Net positions gained
-97
Race Results
P18
R1Grid 23Fuel system
P21
R2Grid 12Gearbox
P6
R3Grid 4+1 Lap
P23
R4Grid 11Accident
P15
R5Grid 6Water leak
P17
R6Grid 13Engine
P14
R7Grid 4Accident
P24
R8Grid 6Spun off
P22
R9Grid 6Brakes
P16
R10Grid 7Engine
P11
R11Grid 4Engine
P20
R12Grid 9Withdrew
P4
3 pts
R13Grid 9
P30
R14Grid -Withdrew
| Rnd | Race | Quali | Grid | Finish | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez | - | 23 | 18 | +5 | - |
| 2 | Autódromo José Carlos Pace | - | 12 | 21 | -9 | - |
| 3 | Kyalami | - | 4 | 6 | -2 | 1 |
| 4 | Long Beach | - | 11 | 23 | -12 | - |
| 5 | Jarama | - | 6 | 15 | -9 | - |
| 6 | Zolder | - | 13 | 17 | -4 | - |
| 7 | Circuit de Monaco | - | 4 | 14 | -10 | - |
| 8 | Dijon-Prenois | - | 6 | 24 | -18 | - |
| 9 | Silverstone Circuit | - | 6 | 22 | -16 | - |
| 10 | Hockenheimring | - | 7 | 16 | -9 | - |
| 11 | Red Bull Ring | - | 4 | 11 | -7 | - |
| 12 | Circuit Park Zandvoort | - | 9 | 20 | -11 | - |
| 13 | Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | - | 9 | 4 | +5 | 3 |
| 14 | Circuit Gilles Villeneuve | - | - | 30 | -10 | - |
Points Accumulation
R1R14
Niki Lauda 1979 season FAQ
How did Niki Lauda finish in the 1979 F1 standings?
Niki Lauda finished P14 in the 1979 World Drivers' Championship with Brabham-Alfa Romeo.
How many races did Niki Lauda win in 1979?
Niki Lauda won 0 races in 1979, with 0 podiums and 0 pole positions.
What was Niki Lauda's best result in 1979?
Niki Lauda's best 1979 result was P4 at the Italian Grand Prix.
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Italian Grand Prix 1979
Niki Lauda finished P4
South African Grand Prix 1979
Niki Lauda finished P6
Austrian Grand Prix 1979
Niki Lauda finished P11