Niki Lauda — F1 Pole Positions
Andreas Nikolaus Lauda has started 24 Formula 1 grands prix from pole position.
First pole: South African Grand Prix, 30 Mar 1974. Most recent: South African Grand Prix, 4 Mar 1978. Won from pole 9 of 24.
Every Niki Lauda F1 pole position
| Date | Grand Prix | Circuit | Race result | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Mar 1978 | South African Grand Prix | Kyalami | DNF | 1978 |
| 14 Aug 1977 | Austrian Grand Prix | Red Bull Ring | P2 | 1977 |
| 3 Apr 1977 | United States Grand Prix West | Long Beach | P2 | 1977 |
| 18 Jul 1976 | British Grand Prix | Brands Hatch | P1 | 1976 |
| 30 May 1976 | Monaco Grand Prix | Monaco | P1 | 1976 |
| 16 May 1976 | Belgian Grand Prix | Zolder | P1 | 1976 |
| 5 Oct 1975 | United States Grand Prix | Watkins Glen | P1 | 1975 |
| 7 Sep 1975 | Italian Grand Prix | Monza | P3 | 1975 |
| 17 Aug 1975 | Austrian Grand Prix | Red Bull Ring | P6 | 1975 |
| 3 Aug 1975 | German Grand Prix | Nürburgring | P3 | 1975 |
| 6 Jul 1975 | French Grand Prix | Paul Ricard | P1 | 1975 |
| 22 Jun 1975 | Dutch Grand Prix | Zandvoort | P2 | 1975 |
| 25 May 1975 | Belgian Grand Prix | Zolder | P1 | 1975 |
| 11 May 1975 | Monaco Grand Prix | Monaco | P1 | 1975 |
| 27 Apr 1975 | Spanish Grand Prix | Montjuïc | DNF | 1975 |
| 8 Sep 1974 | Italian Grand Prix | Monza | DNF | 1974 |
| 18 Aug 1974 | Austrian Grand Prix | Red Bull Ring | DNF | 1974 |
| 4 Aug 1974 | German Grand Prix | Nürburgring | DNF | 1974 |
| 20 Jul 1974 | British Grand Prix | Brands Hatch | P5 | 1974 |
| 7 Jul 1974 | French Grand Prix | Dijon-Prenois | P2 | 1974 |
| 23 Jun 1974 | Dutch Grand Prix | Zandvoort | P1 | 1974 |
| 26 May 1974 | Monaco Grand Prix | Monaco | DNF | 1974 |
| 28 Apr 1974 | Spanish Grand Prix | Jarama | P1 | 1974 |
| 30 Mar 1974 | South African Grand Prix | Kyalami | P16 | 1974 |
Poles by season
Poles by circuit
| Circuit | Poles |
|---|---|
| Monaco | 3 |
| Red Bull Ring | 3 |
| Brands Hatch | 2 |
| Kyalami | 2 |
| Monza | 2 |
| Nürburgring | 2 |
| Zandvoort | 2 |
| Zolder | 2 |
| Dijon-Prenois | 1 |
| Jarama | 1 |
| Long Beach | 1 |
| Montjuïc | 1 |
| Paul Ricard | 1 |
| Watkins Glen | 1 |
Poles by team
| Team | Poles |
|---|---|
| Ferrari | 23 |
| Brabham | 1 |
Frequently asked
How many F1 pole positions does Niki Lauda have?
Andreas Nikolaus Lauda has started 24 Formula 1 grands prix from pole position.
When was Niki Lauda's first F1 pole?
Niki Lauda's first Formula 1 pole came at the South African Grand Prix on 30 Mar 1974.
When was Niki Lauda's most recent F1 pole?
Niki Lauda's most recent Formula 1 pole came at the South African Grand Prix on 4 Mar 1978.
How many of Niki Lauda's poles turned into wins?
Niki Lauda won from pole 9 of 24 times.
Which circuit has Niki Lauda taken most poles at?
Niki Lauda has started on pole most often at Monaco — 3 times.
Seasons Niki Lauda took pole in: 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978