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McLaren

Niki Lauda

3 titles · 25 wins · 24 poles · 54 podiums

Austrian
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Driver profile

Born22 Feb 1949
F1 debutAustrian Grand Prix 1971Austrian GP 1971
Seasons competed13 (1971–1985)
TeamsMcLaren · Brabham-Ford · Brabham · Ferrari · BRM · March · March-Ford
First winSpanish Grand Prix 1974Spanish GP 1974
Latest winDutch Grand Prix 1985Dutch GP 1985

Career timeline

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World championships3Career total
Grand Prix wins2514.7% win rate
Pole positions2414.1% pole rate
Podium finishes5431.8% of race starts
Fastest laps24Career total
Career points420.5Career total
Race starts1701971–1985
Laps led0Available lap-timing total
Q3 appearances0of 174 qualifying entries
Podium rate31.8%Share of race starts
Pole rate14.1%Share of race starts
Best season1st1975
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Year-by-year performance

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Niki Lauda teammate comparisons
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