Austrian- Championship
- 14th47 pts to the leader
- Points
- 4pts14 rounds started
Niki Lauda, an Austrian driver, raced for Brabham-Alfa Romeo and then Brabham-Ford in the 1979 Formula 1 season with car number 5. Lauda was born on 22 February 1949. Lauda finished 14th in the 1979 drivers' championship with 4 points and no wins or podiums – 47 points behind champion Jody Scheckter.
Lauda's best result was 4th at the Italian Grand Prix. Lauda's teammate was Ricardo Zunino; Lauda trailed their qualifying head-to-head 0–1 and trailed the race head-to-head 0–1.
Lauda scored points in 2 of 14 Grands Prix.
Final 1979 results after 15 rounds. Data: Jolpica F1 API.
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Niki Lauda: quick facts
Short answers about Lauda's 1979 season.
What team did Niki Lauda drive for in 1979?
Niki Lauda drove for Brabham-Alfa Romeo and Brabham-Ford in 1979, ending the season with Brabham-Ford.
What car number did Niki Lauda use in 1979?
Niki Lauda raced with car number 5 in 1979.
How many points did Niki Lauda score in 1979?
Niki Lauda scored 4 points in 1979 and finished 14th in the drivers' championship, 47 points behind champion Jody Scheckter.
How many races did Niki Lauda win in 1979?
Niki Lauda did not win a Grand Prix in 1979. Lauda's best result was 4th at the Italian Grand Prix.
Who was Niki Lauda's teammate in 1979?
Ricardo Zunino was Niki Lauda's teammate at Brabham-Ford in 1979. Lauda trailed the qualifying head-to-head 0–1 and trailed the race head-to-head 0–1.
