In the 1983 Formula 1 season Niki Lauda drove a total of 15 races for McLaren. From the total of 15 races, Niki managed to finish on the podium 2 times. With the best result a 2nd place during the Brazilian Grand Prix. If we take a look at the races, where Lauda didn't finish, this happend in 7 occasions.
Niki Lauda finished the season on 10th place in the driver championship with a total of 12 points.
Lauda vs. Watson McLaren 1983
4
Race
6
1983 races
Brazilian GP
Mar 13th, 1983
2nd
United States GP West
Mar 27th, 1983
2nd
French GP
Apr 17th, 1983
DNF
San Marino GP
May 1st, 1983
DNF
Monaco GP
May 15th, 1983
DNF
Belgian GP
May 22nd, 1983
DNF
Detroit GP
Jun 5th, 1983
13th
Canadian GP
Jun 12th, 1983
DNF
British GP
Jul 16th, 1983
6th
German GP
Aug 7th, 1983
DNF
Austrian GP
Aug 14th, 1983
6th
Dutch GP
Aug 28th, 1983
DNF
Italian GP
Sep 11th, 1983
DNF
European GP
Sep 25th, 1983
DNF
South African GP
Oct 15th, 1983
11th
1983 statistics
Wins
0
Pole positions
0
Podiums
2
Finishes in top 5
2
Finishes in points
4
Position
10th
High/low position
1st/10th
Points
12
DNF's
7
Fastest laps
0
High/low finish result
2nd/24th
Average finish result
14.6
Wins streak
0
Pole position streak
0
Podium streak
2
Top 5 streak
2
Points streak
2
Finish streak
3
1983 Standings progression
1983 results
| Round | Race | Result | Time | Grid | Qualifying | Qualifying time | Pole position delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brazilian GP | 2nd | +51.883 | 9th | |||
| 2 | United States GP West | 2nd | +27.993 | 23rd | |||
| 3 | French GP | DNF | DNF (Wheel bearing) | 12th | |||
| 4 | San Marino GP | DNF | DNF (Spun off) | 18th | |||
| 5 | Monaco GP | 22nd | Did not qualify | Pitlane | |||
| 6 | Belgian GP | DNF | DNF (Gearbox) | 15th | |||
| 7 | Detroit GP | 13th | Suspension | 18th | |||
| 8 | Canadian GP | DNF | DNF (Spun off) | 19th | |||
| 9 | British GP | 6th | +1 Lap | 15th | |||
| 10 | German GP | 14th | Disqualified | 18th | |||
| 11 | Austrian GP | 6th | +2 Laps | 14th | |||
| 12 | Dutch GP | DNF | DNF (Brakes) | 19th | |||
| 13 | Italian GP | DNF | DNF (Electrical) | 13th | |||
| 14 | European GP | DNF | DNF (Engine) | 13th | |||
| 15 | South African GP | 11th | Electrical | 12th |