Austrian- Championship
- 10th47 pts to the leader
- Points
- 12pts14 rounds started
Niki Lauda, an Austrian driver, raced for McLaren in the 1983 Formula 1 season with car number 8. Lauda was born on 22 February 1949. Lauda finished 10th in the 1983 drivers' championship with 12 points, 2 podiums but no wins – 47 points behind champion Nelson Piquet.
Lauda's best result was 2nd, achieved twice, most recently at the United States Grand Prix West. Lauda's teammate was John Watson; Lauda led their qualifying head-to-head 11–3 and was level in the race head-to-head 7–7.
Lauda scored points in 4 of 14 Grands Prix. From grid to flag, Lauda gained a net 51 places across 6 classified finishes. Lauda scored 35% of McLaren's 1983 total of 34 points.
Final 1983 results after 15 rounds. Data: Jolpica F1 API.
Season statistics
Wins
0
win rate
0%
Podiums
2
podium rate
14%
Poles
0
pole rate
Niki Lauda: quick facts
Short answers about Lauda's 1983 season.
What team did Niki Lauda drive for in 1983?
Niki Lauda drove for McLaren in the 1983 Formula 1 season.
What car number did Niki Lauda use in 1983?
Niki Lauda raced with car number 8 in 1983.
How many points did Niki Lauda score in 1983?
Niki Lauda scored 12 points in 1983 and finished 10th in the drivers' championship, 47 points behind champion Nelson Piquet.
How many races did Niki Lauda win in 1983?
Niki Lauda did not win a Grand Prix in 1983. Lauda's best result was 2nd at the United States Grand Prix West.
Who was Niki Lauda's teammate in 1983?
John Watson was Niki Lauda's teammate at McLaren in 1983. Lauda led the qualifying head-to-head 11–3 and was level in the race head-to-head 7–7.
