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Niki Lauda

Niki Lauda is an Austrian racing driver who raced in Formula 1 from 1971 to 1985. A three-time World Champion (1975, 1977, 1984), he took 25 wins, 54 podiums and 24 poles from 171 Grand Prix starts.

171

Grand Prix starts

25

Wins

54

Podiums

24

Pole positions

3

World titles

14.6%

Win rate

Niki Lauda World Championships

Niki Lauda won the drivers’ title 3 times, in 1975, 1977, 1984.

Teams Niki Lauda drove for

Across 13 seasons, Niki Lauda raced for Brabham, BRM, Ferrari, March, McLaren.

Race wins came with Brabham and Ferrari and McLaren.

Circuits Niki Lauda has won at

Niki Lauda has taken at least one Grand Prix victory at 15 different circuits: Anderstorp Raceway, Brands Hatch, Dijon-Prenois, Hockenheimring, José Carlos Pace, Jarama, Kyalami, Long Beach, Monaco, Monza, Paul Ricard, Red Bull Ring, Watkins Glen, Zandvoort, Zolder.

Seasons Niki Lauda competed in

1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985.

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Niki Lauda: frequently asked questions

How many races has Niki Lauda won?
Niki Lauda has won 25 Formula 1 Grands Prix from 171 starts — a win rate of 14.6%. Those wins came with Brabham and Ferrari and McLaren.
How many World Championships has Niki Lauda won?
Niki Lauda has won 3 Formula 1 World Championships, in 1975, 1977, 1984.
Which teams did Niki Lauda drive for?
Niki Lauda raced for Brabham, BRM, Ferrari, March, McLaren in Formula 1.
When did Niki Lauda race in Formula 1?
Niki Lauda competed in Formula 1 between 1971 and 1985, across 13 seasons.
How many pole positions does Niki Lauda have?
Niki Lauda took 24 pole positions in Formula 1 qualifying.

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