In the 1979 Formula 1 season Niki Lauda drove a total of 14 races. Lauda was a driver for Brabham-Alfa Romeo where he entered a total of 13 races and Brabham-Ford with 1 races. From the total of 14 races, Niki managed to finish on a 4th place during the Italian Grand Prix. If we take a look at the races, where Lauda didn't finish, this happend in 10 occasions.
Niki Lauda finished the season on 14th place in the driver championship with a total of 4 points.
Lauda vs. Piquet Brabham-Alfa Romeo 1979
2
Race
3
Lauda vs. Piquet Brabham-Ford 1979
2
Race
3
Lauda vs. Zunino Brabham-Ford 1979
0
Race
1
1979 races
Argentine GP
Jan 21st, 1979
DNF
Brazilian GP
Feb 4th, 1979
DNF
South African GP
Mar 3rd, 1979
6th
United States GP West
Apr 8th, 1979
DNF
Spanish GP
Apr 29th, 1979
DNF
Belgian GP
May 13th, 1979
DNF
Monaco GP
May 27th, 1979
DNF
French GP
Jul 1st, 1979
DNF
British GP
Jul 14th, 1979
DNF
German GP
Jul 29th, 1979
DNF
Austrian GP
Aug 12th, 1979
DNF
Dutch GP
Aug 26th, 1979
DNF
Italian GP
Sep 9th, 1979
4th
Canadian GP
Sep 30th, 1979
DNF
United States GP
Oct 7th, 1979
1979 statistics
Wins
0
Pole positions
0
Podiums
0
Finishes in top 5
1
Finishes in points
2
Position
14th
High/low position
11th/23rd
Points
4
DNF's
10
Fastest laps
0
High/low finish result
4th/30th
Average finish result
17.21
Wins streak
0
Pole position streak
0
Podium streak
0
Top 5 streak
1
Points streak
1
Finish streak
3
1979 Standings progression
1979 results
| Round | Race | Result | Time | Grid | Qualifying | Qualifying time | Pole position delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentine GP | DNF | DNF (Fuel system) | 23rd | |||
| 2 | Brazilian GP | DNF | DNF (Gearbox) | 12th | |||
| 3 | South African GP | 6th | +1 Lap | 4th | |||
| 4 | United States GP West | DNF | DNF (Accident) | 11th | |||
| 5 | Spanish GP | DNF | DNF (Water leak) | 6th | |||
| 6 | Belgian GP | DNF | DNF (Engine) | 13th | |||
| 7 | Monaco GP | DNF | DNF (Accident) | 4th | |||
| 8 | French GP | DNF | DNF (Spun off) | 6th | |||
| 9 | British GP | DNF | DNF (Brakes) | 6th | |||
| 10 | German GP | DNF | DNF (Engine) | 7th | |||
| 11 | Austrian GP | DNF | DNF (Engine) | 4th | |||
| 12 | Dutch GP | 20th | Withdrew | 9th | |||
| 13 | Italian GP | 4th | +54.40 | 9th | |||
| 14 | Canadian GP | 30th | Withdrew | Pitlane |