Race | Result | Time | Grid | Fastest lap | Delta | Qualifying | Qualifying time | Pole position delta | Points | |
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1 | Argentine Grand Prix | DNF | Fuel system | 23rd | 23rd | 1:50.290 (Q) | +6.090 | 0 | ||
2 | Brazilian Grand Prix | DNF | Gearbox | 12th | 12th | 2:27.570 (Q) | +4.500 | 0 | ||
3 | South African Grand Prix | 6th | +1 lap | 4th | 4th | 1:12.120 (Q) | +0.320 | 1 | ||
4 | United States Grand Prix West | DNF | Accident | 11th | 11th | 1:20.041 (Q) | +1.216 | 0 | ||
5 | Spanish Grand Prix | DNF | Water leak | 6th | 6th | 1:15.450 (Q) | +0.950 | 0 | ||
6 | Belgian Grand Prix | DNF | Engine | 13th | 13th | 1:22.870 (Q) | +1.740 | 0 | ||
7 | Monaco Grand Prix | DNF | Accident | 4th | 4th | 1:27.210 (Q) | +0.760 | 0 | ||
8 | French Grand Prix | DNF | Spun off | 6th | 6th | 1:08.200 (Q) | +1.010 | 0 | ||
9 | British Grand Prix | DNF | Brakes | 6th | 6th | 1:13.440 (Q) | +1.560 | 0 | ||
10 | German Grand Prix | DNF | Engine | 7th | 7th | 1:50.370 (Q) | +1.890 | 0 | ||
11 | Austrian Grand Prix | DNF | Engine | 4th | 4th | 1:35.510 (Q) | +1.440 | 0 | ||
12 | Dutch Grand Prix | DNF | Withdrew | 9th | 9th | 1:17.495 (Q) | +2.034 | 0 | ||
13 | Italian Grand Prix | 4th | +54.400 | 9th | 9th | 1:36.219 (Q) | +1.639 | 3 |
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.
For a full overview of his career statistics, check out Niki Lauda's career stats.
Below are key qualifying statistics for Lauda:
Niki Lauda entered 13 races during the 1979 Formula 1 season. Here's a summary of his race results:
For more detailed race results, check out the full 1979 F1 season results.