Niki Lauda vs Patrick Depailler: F1 Head-to-Head
Career totals for Niki Lauda (Austrian, 1971–1985) and Patrick Depailler (French, 1972–1980), summed from every race result since 1950. Their careers overlapped for 9 seasons.
Data as of August 23, 2026
| Niki Lauda | Statistic | Patrick Depailler |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Championships | 0 |
| 25 | Wins | 2 |
| 54 | Podiums | 19 |
| 24 | Pole positions | 1 |
| 0 | Fastest laps | 0 |
| 170 | Grand Prix starts | 95 |
| 421 | Career points | 141 |
| 14.7% | Win rate | 2.1% |
| 31.8% | Podium rate | 20.0% |
| 2.47 | Points per start | 1.48 |
| 1971 | First season | 1972 |
| 1985 | Last season | 1980 |
Reading these numbers
Season length has grown from 7 races in 1950 to over 20 today, and the points system has changed nine times. Raw win and points totals therefore favour modern drivers; the rate columns (win rate, podium rate, points per start) are the fairer cross-era comparison.
Totals are summed from individual race classifications through 2026 round 12. See our methodology for how each statistic is counted.