GridpediaNiki Lauda
- Nationality
- Austrian
- Born
- 22 Feb 1949
- Active
- 1971 to 1985, 13 seasons
- Teams
- March-Ford, March, BRM, Ferrari, Brabham, Brabham-Alfa Romeo, Brabham-Ford, McLaren
- World titles
- 3 (1975, 1977, 1984)
| Starts | Wins | Poles | Podiums | Fastest laps | Points | DNFs | Best finish | Best championship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 170 | 25 | 24 | 54 | 8 | 420.5 | 76 | 1st | 1st |
First win: 1974 Spanish Grand Prix. Most recent win: 1985 Dutch Grand Prix. Win rate 14.7% of starts.
Compare with team-mates: Clay Regazzoni, John Watson, Alain Prost, Carlos Reutemann, Jean-Pierre Beltoise, Ronnie Peterson, Nelson Piquet, Carlos Pace, Mike Beuttler, Henri Pescarolo, Rolf Stommelen. Or anyone else.
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Season by season
| Season | Team | Races | Wins | Poles | Podiums | Points | Championship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | McLaren | 14 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 10th |
| 1984 | McLaren | 16 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 72 | 1st |
| 1983 | McLaren | 14 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 10th |
| 1982 | McLaren | 14 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 30 | 5th |
| 1979 | Brabham-Alfa Romeo, Brabham-Ford | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14th |
| 1978 | Brabham | 16 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 44 | 4th |
| 1977 | Ferrari | 15 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 72 | 1st |
| 1976 | Ferrari | 13 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 68 | 2nd |
| 1975 | Ferrari | 14 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 64.5 | 1st |
| 1974 | Ferrari | 15 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 38 | 4th |
| 1973 | BRM | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17th |
| 1972 | March | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23rd |
| 1971 | March-Ford | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40th |
All 25 wins
Every race
| Race | Team | Grid | Finish | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 Australian Grand Prix | McLaren | 16 | R | Accident | 0 |
| 1985 South African Grand Prix | McLaren | 8 | R | Turbo | 0 |
| 1985 Italian Grand Prix | McLaren | 16 | R | Transmission | 0 |
| 1985 Dutch Grand Prix | McLaren | 10 | 1 | Finished | 9 |
| 1985 Austrian Grand Prix | McLaren | 3 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1985 German Grand Prix | McLaren | 12 | 5 | Finished · fastest lap | 2 |
| 1985 British Grand Prix | McLaren | 10 | R | Electrical | 0 |
| 1985 French Grand Prix | McLaren | 6 | R | Gearbox | 0 |
| 1985 Detroit Grand Prix | McLaren | 12 | R | Brakes | 0 |
| 1985 Canadian Grand Prix | McLaren | 17 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1985 Monaco Grand Prix | McLaren | 14 | R | Spun off | 0 |
| 1985 San Marino Grand Prix | McLaren | 8 | 4 | +1 Lap | 3 |
| 1985 Portuguese Grand Prix | McLaren | 7 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1985 Brazilian Grand Prix | McLaren | 9 | R | Fuel system | 0 |
| 1984 Portuguese Grand Prix | McLaren | 11 | 2 | Finished · fastest lap | 6 |
| 1984 European Grand Prix | McLaren | 15 | 4 | Finished | 3 |
| 1984 Italian Grand Prix | McLaren | 4 | 1 | Finished · fastest lap | 9 |
| 1984 Dutch Grand Prix | McLaren | 6 | 2 | Finished | 6 |
| 1984 Austrian Grand Prix | McLaren | 4 | 1 | Finished · fastest lap | 9 |
| 1984 German Grand Prix | McLaren | 7 | 2 | Finished | 6 |
| 1984 British Grand Prix | McLaren | 3 | 1 | Finished · fastest lap | 9 |
| 1984 Dallas Grand Prix | McLaren | 5 | R | Spun off · fastest lap | 0 |
| 1984 Detroit Grand Prix | McLaren | 10 | R | Electrical | 0 |
| 1984 Canadian Grand Prix | McLaren | 8 | 2 | Finished | 6 |
| 1984 Monaco Grand Prix | McLaren | 8 | R | Spun off | 0 |
| 1984 French Grand Prix | McLaren | 9 | 1 | Finished | 9 |
| 1984 San Marino Grand Prix | McLaren | 5 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1984 Belgian Grand Prix | McLaren | 14 | R | Water pump | 0 |
| 1984 South African Grand Prix | McLaren | 8 | 1 | Finished | 9 |
| 1984 Brazilian Grand Prix | McLaren | 6 | R | Electrical | 0 |
| 1983 South African Grand Prix | McLaren | 12 | 11 | Electrical | 0 |
| 1983 European Grand Prix | McLaren | 13 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1983 Italian Grand Prix | McLaren | 13 | R | Electrical | 0 |
| 1983 Dutch Grand Prix | McLaren | 19 | R | Brakes | 0 |
| 1983 Austrian Grand Prix | McLaren | 14 | 6 | +2 Laps | 1 |
| 1983 German Grand Prix | McLaren | 18 | D | Disqualified | 0 |
| 1983 British Grand Prix | McLaren | 15 | 6 | +1 Lap | 1 |
| 1983 Canadian Grand Prix | McLaren | 19 | R | Spun off | 0 |
| 1983 Detroit Grand Prix | McLaren | 18 | 13 | Suspension | 0 |
| 1983 Belgian Grand Prix | McLaren | 15 | R | Gearbox | 0 |
| 1983 Monaco Grand Prix | McLaren | PL | F | Did not qualify | 0 |
| 1983 San Marino Grand Prix | McLaren | 18 | R | Spun off | 0 |
| 1983 French Grand Prix | McLaren | 12 | R | Wheel bearing | 0 |
| 1983 United States Grand Prix West | McLaren | 23 | 2 | Finished · fastest lap | 6 |
| 1983 Brazilian Grand Prix | McLaren | 9 | 3 | Finished | 4 |
| 1982 Caesars Palace Grand Prix | McLaren | 13 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1982 Italian Grand Prix | McLaren | 10 | R | Brakes | 0 |
| 1982 Swiss Grand Prix | McLaren | 4 | 3 | Finished | 4 |
| 1982 Austrian Grand Prix | McLaren | 10 | 5 | +1 Lap | 2 |
| 1982 French Grand Prix | McLaren | 9 | 8 | +1 Lap | 0 |
| 1982 British Grand Prix | McLaren | 5 | 1 | Finished | 9 |
| 1982 Dutch Grand Prix | McLaren | 5 | 4 | Finished | 3 |
| 1982 Canadian Grand Prix | McLaren | 11 | R | Clutch | 0 |
| 1982 Detroit Grand Prix | McLaren | 10 | R | Collision | 0 |
| 1982 Monaco Grand Prix | McLaren | 12 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1982 Belgian Grand Prix | McLaren | 4 | D | Disqualified | 0 |
| 1982 United States Grand Prix West | McLaren | 2 | 1 | Finished · fastest lap | 9 |
| 1982 Brazilian Grand Prix | McLaren | 5 | R | Collision | 0 |
| 1982 South African Grand Prix | McLaren | 13 | 4 | Finished | 3 |
| 1979 Canadian Grand Prix | Brabham-Ford | PL | W | Withdrew | 0 |
| 1979 Italian Grand Prix | Brabham-Alfa Romeo | 9 | 4 | Finished | 3 |
| 1979 Dutch Grand Prix | Brabham-Alfa Romeo | 9 | W | Withdrew | 0 |
| 1979 Austrian Grand Prix | Brabham-Alfa Romeo | 4 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1979 German Grand Prix | Brabham-Alfa Romeo | 7 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1979 British Grand Prix | Brabham-Alfa Romeo | 6 | R | Brakes | 0 |
| 1979 French Grand Prix | Brabham-Alfa Romeo | 6 | R | Spun off | 0 |
| 1979 Monaco Grand Prix | Brabham-Alfa Romeo | 4 | R | Accident | 0 |
| 1979 Belgian Grand Prix | Brabham-Alfa Romeo | 13 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1979 Spanish Grand Prix | Brabham-Alfa Romeo | 6 | R | Water leak | 0 |
| 1979 United States Grand Prix West | Brabham-Alfa Romeo | 11 | R | Accident | 0 |
| 1979 South African Grand Prix | Brabham-Alfa Romeo | 4 | 6 | +1 Lap | 1 |
| 1979 Brazilian Grand Prix | Brabham-Alfa Romeo | 12 | R | Gearbox | 0 |
| 1979 Argentine Grand Prix | Brabham-Alfa Romeo | 23 | R | Fuel system | 0 |
| 1978 Canadian Grand Prix | Brabham | 7 | R | Brakes | 0 |
| 1978 United States Grand Prix | Brabham | 5 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1978 Italian Grand Prix | Brabham | 4 | 1 | Finished | 9 |
| 1978 Dutch Grand Prix | Brabham | 3 | 3 | Finished | 4 |
| 1978 Austrian Grand Prix | Brabham | 4 | R | Accident | 0 |
| 1978 German Grand Prix | Brabham | 3 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1978 British Grand Prix | Brabham | 4 | 2 | Finished | 6 |
| 1978 French Grand Prix | Brabham | 3 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1978 Swedish Grand Prix | Brabham | 3 | 1 | Finished | 9 |
| 1978 Spanish Grand Prix | Brabham | 6 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1978 Belgian Grand Prix | Brabham | 3 | R | Accident | 0 |
| 1978 Monaco Grand Prix | Brabham | 3 | 2 | Finished | 6 |
| 1978 United States Grand Prix West | Brabham | 3 | R | Ignition | 0 |
| 1978 South African Grand Prix | Brabham | 1 (pole) | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1978 Brazilian Grand Prix | Brabham | 10 | 3 | Finished | 4 |
| 1978 Argentine Grand Prix | Brabham | 5 | 2 | Finished | 6 |
| 1977 United States Grand Prix | Ferrari | 7 | 4 | Finished | 3 |
| 1977 Italian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 5 | 2 | Finished | 6 |
| 1977 Dutch Grand Prix | Ferrari | 4 | 1 | Finished | 9 |
| 1977 Austrian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 1 (pole) | 2 | Finished | 6 |
| 1977 German Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | 1 | Finished | 9 |
| 1977 British Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | 2 | Finished | 6 |
| 1977 French Grand Prix | Ferrari | 9 | 5 | Finished | 2 |
| 1977 Swedish Grand Prix | Ferrari | 15 | R | Handling | 0 |
| 1977 Belgian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 11 | 2 | Finished | 6 |
| 1977 Monaco Grand Prix | Ferrari | 6 | 2 | Finished | 6 |
| 1977 Spanish Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | R | Injured | 0 |
| 1977 United States Grand Prix West | Ferrari | 1 (pole) | 2 | Finished | 6 |
| 1977 South African Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | 1 | Finished | 9 |
| 1977 Brazilian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 13 | 3 | Finished | 4 |
| 1977 Argentine Grand Prix | Ferrari | 4 | R | Fuel system | 0 |
| 1976 Japanese Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | R | Withdrew | 0 |
| 1976 United States Grand Prix | Ferrari | 5 | 3 | Finished | 4 |
| 1976 Canadian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 6 | 8 | Finished | 0 |
| 1976 Italian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 5 | 4 | Finished | 3 |
| 1976 German Grand Prix | Ferrari | 2 | R | Accident | 0 |
| 1976 British Grand Prix | Ferrari | 1 (pole) | 1 | Finished | 9 |
| 1976 French Grand Prix | Ferrari | 2 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1976 Swedish Grand Prix | Ferrari | 5 | 3 | Finished | 4 |
| 1976 Monaco Grand Prix | Ferrari | 1 (pole) | 1 | Finished | 9 |
| 1976 Belgian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 1 (pole) | 1 | Finished | 9 |
| 1976 Spanish Grand Prix | Ferrari | 2 | 2 | Finished | 6 |
| 1976 United States Grand Prix West | Ferrari | 4 | 2 | Finished | 6 |
| 1976 South African Grand Prix | Ferrari | 2 | 1 | Finished | 9 |
| 1976 Brazilian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 2 | 1 | Finished | 9 |
| 1975 United States Grand Prix | Ferrari | 1 (pole) | 1 | Finished | 9 |
| 1975 Italian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 1 (pole) | 3 | Finished | 4 |
| 1975 Austrian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 1 (pole) | 6 | Finished | 0.5 |
| 1975 German Grand Prix | Ferrari | 1 (pole) | 3 | Finished | 4 |
| 1975 British Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | 8 | +2 Laps | 0 |
| 1975 French Grand Prix | Ferrari | 1 (pole) | 1 | Finished | 9 |
| 1975 Dutch Grand Prix | Ferrari | 1 (pole) | 2 | Finished | 6 |
| 1975 Swedish Grand Prix | Ferrari | 5 | 1 | Finished | 9 |
| 1975 Belgian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 1 (pole) | 1 | Finished | 9 |
| 1975 Monaco Grand Prix | Ferrari | 1 (pole) | 1 | Finished | 9 |
| 1975 Spanish Grand Prix | Ferrari | 1 (pole) | R | Accident | 0 |
| 1975 South African Grand Prix | Ferrari | 4 | 5 | Finished | 2 |
| 1975 Brazilian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 4 | 5 | Finished | 2 |
| 1975 Argentine Grand Prix | Ferrari | 4 | 6 | Finished | 1 |
| 1974 United States Grand Prix | Ferrari | 5 | R | Suspension | 0 |
| 1974 Canadian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 2 | R | Accident | 0 |
| 1974 Italian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 1 (pole) | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1974 Austrian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 1 (pole) | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1974 German Grand Prix | Ferrari | 1 (pole) | R | Accident | 0 |
| 1974 British Grand Prix | Ferrari | 1 (pole) | 5 | +1 Lap | 2 |
| 1974 French Grand Prix | Ferrari | 1 (pole) | 2 | Finished | 6 |
| 1974 Dutch Grand Prix | Ferrari | 1 (pole) | 1 | Finished | 9 |
| 1974 Swedish Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | R | Gearbox | 0 |
| 1974 Monaco Grand Prix | Ferrari | 1 (pole) | R | Ignition | 0 |
| 1974 Belgian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | 2 | Finished | 6 |
| 1974 Spanish Grand Prix | Ferrari | 1 (pole) | 1 | Finished | 9 |
| 1974 South African Grand Prix | Ferrari | 1 (pole) | 16 | Ignition | 0 |
| 1974 Brazilian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 25 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1974 Argentine Grand Prix | Ferrari | 8 | 2 | Finished | 6 |
| 1973 United States Grand Prix | BRM | 21 | R | Fuel pump | 0 |
| 1973 Canadian Grand Prix | BRM | 8 | R | Transmission | 0 |
| 1973 Italian Grand Prix | BRM | 15 | R | Accident | 0 |
| 1973 German Grand Prix | BRM | 5 | R | Accident | 0 |
| 1973 Dutch Grand Prix | BRM | 11 | R | Fuel pump | 0 |
| 1973 British Grand Prix | BRM | 9 | 12 | +4 Laps | 0 |
| 1973 French Grand Prix | BRM | 17 | 9 | Finished | 0 |
| 1973 Swedish Grand Prix | BRM | 15 | 13 | +5 Laps | 0 |
| 1973 Monaco Grand Prix | BRM | 6 | R | Gearbox | 0 |
| 1973 Belgian Grand Prix | BRM | 14 | 5 | +1 Lap | 2 |
| 1973 Spanish Grand Prix | BRM | 11 | R | Tyre | 0 |
| 1973 South African Grand Prix | BRM | 10 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1973 Brazilian Grand Prix | BRM | 13 | 8 | +2 Laps | 0 |
| 1973 Argentine Grand Prix | BRM | 13 | R | Oil pressure | 0 |
| 1972 United States Grand Prix | March | 25 | 19 | Not classified | 0 |
| 1972 Canadian Grand Prix | March | 19 | D | Disqualified | 0 |
| 1972 Italian Grand Prix | March | 20 | 13 | +5 Laps | 0 |
| 1972 Austrian Grand Prix | March | 22 | 10 | +1 Lap | 0 |
| 1972 German Grand Prix | March | 24 | R | Oil leak | 0 |
| 1972 British Grand Prix | March | 19 | 9 | +3 Laps | 0 |
| 1972 French Grand Prix | March | 21 | R | Halfshaft | 0 |
| 1972 Belgian Grand Prix | March | 25 | 12 | +3 Laps | 0 |
| 1972 Monaco Grand Prix | March | 22 | 16 | +6 Laps | 0 |
| 1972 Spanish Grand Prix | March | 25 | R | Differential | 0 |
| 1972 South African Grand Prix | March | 21 | 7 | +1 Lap | 0 |
| 1972 Argentine Grand Prix | March | 22 | 11 | +2 Laps | 0 |
| 1971 Austrian Grand Prix | March-Ford | 21 | R | Handling | 0 |