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Niki Lauda 1978 statistics and results

Niki Lauda
John Watson
Motor Racing Developments
9
Race
7
10
Qualifying
6
Niki Lauda
Nelson Piquet
Motor Racing Developments
0
Race
1
1
Qualifying
0

1978 statistics

4th
Position
2/16
Wins
1/16
Pole positions
7/16
Podiums
7/16
In points
2
Wins
12.5%
Win percentage
0
Wins from pole
1
Longest win streak
1
Pole positions
7
Podiums
43.75%
Podium percentage
2
Longest podium streak
1st/3rd
High/low result
2
Average result
1st/12th
High/low qualifying result
4.69
Average qualifying result
9
DNF
0
DNS
4
Fastest laps
668
Race laps
0
Races led
0
Laps led
44
Points
4th
Position
2nd/5th
High/low position

1978 standings progression

1978 results

Race Result Time Grid Fastest lap Delta Qualifying Qualifying time Pole position delta Points
1 Argentine Grand Prix 2nd +13.210 5th 5th 1:48.700 (Q) +0.950 6
2 Brazilian Grand Prix 3rd +57.020 10th 10th 1:42.080 (Q) +1.630 4
3 South African Grand Prix DNF Engine 1st 1st 1:14.650 (Q) 0
4 United States Grand Prix West DNF Ignition 3rd 3rd 1:20.937 (Q) +0.301 0
5 Monaco Grand Prix 2nd +22.450 3rd 1:28.650 3rd 1:28.840 (Q) +0.500 6
6 Belgian Grand Prix DNF Accident 3rd 3rd 1:21.700 (Q) +0.800 0
7 Spanish Grand Prix DNF Engine 6th 6th 1:17.940 (Q) +1.550 0
8 Swedish Grand Prix 1st 1:41:00.606 3rd 1:24.836 3rd 1:22.783 (Q) +0.725 9
9 French Grand Prix DNF Engine 3rd 3rd 1:44.710 (Q) +0.300 0
10 British Grand Prix 2nd +1.230 4th 1:18.600 4th 1:17.480 (Q) +0.680 6
11 German Grand Prix DNF Engine 3rd 3rd 1:52.290 (Q) +0.390 0
12 Austrian Grand Prix DNF Accident 12th 12th 1:39.490 (Q) +1.780 0
13 Dutch Grand Prix 3rd +12.210 3rd 1:19.570 3rd 1:17.330 (Q) +0.970 4
14 Italian Grand Prix 1st 1:07:04.540 4th 4th 1:38.215 (Q) +0.695 9
15 United States Grand Prix DNF Engine 5th 5th 1:39.892 (Q) +1.778 0
16 Canadian Grand Prix DNF Brakes 7th 7th 1:39.020 (Q) +1.005 0

Niki Lauda's 1978 Formula 1 season performance

Below is a detailed breakdown of his season, including key statistics, race results, and highlights driving for Brabham. For Lauda's complete Formula 1 race results, visit the races overview page.

Niki Lauda 1978 stats

  • Race wins: 2
  • Podium finishes: 7
  • Pole positions: 1
  • Fastest laps: 4
  • Driver standings: 4th
  • Points scored: 44

For a full overview of his career statistics, check out Niki Lauda's career stats.

Niki Lauda 1978 qualifying results

Below are key qualifying statistics for Lauda:

  • Best qualifying position: 1st
  • Average qualifying position: 4.69

Niki Lauda 1978 race results

Niki Lauda secured 7 podiums and 2 wins throughout the season. Here's a summary of his race results:

  • Best finish: 1st
  • Points finishes: 7
  • Retirements: 9

For more detailed race results, check out the full 1978 F1 season results.