Derek Daly
born 11 Mar 1953 · raced 1978–1982
49Races
0Wins
0Podiums
19Top 10s
8.54Avg Position
17.02Avg Grid Pos
Derek Daly, an Irish racer, competed in Formula 1 during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Known for his resilience and adaptability, he drove for several privateer teams and established constructors alike, navigating the demanding F1 landscape of the era. Despite often being in less competitive machinery, Daly started 49 Grands Prix, demonstrating a determined driving style. His career also included success in sports car racing, notably at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and in IMSA.
Top Teams
Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brands Hatch | 0 | 1.67 | 3 |
| Circuit Park Zandvoort | 0 | 0.5 | 4 |
| Circuit Gilles Villeneuve | 0 | 0.2 | 5 |
| Red Bull Ring | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Watkins Glen | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Long Beach | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Hockenheimring | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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Points are Grand Prix points as awarded at the time (sprints excluded); average points are per race started.
Most-shared teammates. Each link opens their head-to-head.
- Jean-Pierre Jarier14 shared races · Compare with Jean-Pierre Jarier (1980)
- Keke Rosberg12 shared races · Compare with Keke Rosberg (1982)
- Didier Pironi3 shared races · Compare with Didier Pironi (1979)
| Season | Team | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Derek Daly vs Keke Rosberg | 3–9 | |
| 1980 | Derek Daly vs Jean-Pierre Jarier | 5–8 | |
| 1979 | Derek Daly vs Didier Pironi | 0–3 |
198215 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caesars Palace Grand Prix | Williams | 14 | P6 | 1 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Williams | 13 | Collision | 0 |
| Swiss Grand Prix | Williams | 7 | P9 | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Williams | 9 | Collision | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Williams | 19 | Engine | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Williams | 11 | P7 | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Williams | 10 | P5 | 2 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Williams | 12 | P5 | 2 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Williams | 13 | P7 | 0 |
| Detroit Grand Prix | Williams | 12 | P5 | 2 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Williams | 8 | P6 | 1 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Williams | 13 | Spun off | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix West | Theodore | 22 | Spun off | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Theodore | 20 | Spun off | 0 |
| South African Grand Prix | Theodore | 24 | P14 | 0 |
Earlier seasons1978–1981 (4 seasons)▾
198115 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caesars Palace Grand Prix | March | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | March | 20 | P8 | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | March | 19 | Gearbox | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | March | 19 | Suspension | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | March | 19 | P11 | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | March | 21 | Suspension | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | March | 17 | P7 | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | March | 20 | Engine | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | March | 22 | P16 | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | March | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | March | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| San Marino Grand Prix | March | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | March | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | March | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix West | March | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
198014 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 21 | Spun off | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 20 | Accident | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 22 | Accident | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 23 | Brakes | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 10 | Brakes | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 22 | P10 | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 10 | P4 | 3 |
| French Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 20 | P11 | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 12 | Accident | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 11 | P9 | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix West | Tyrrell | 14 | P8 | 0 |
| South African Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 16 | Puncture | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 24 | P14 | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 22 | P4 | 3 |
197910 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 15 | Spun off | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 24 | Engine | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 11 | P8 | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Ensign | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Ensign | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Ensign | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix West | Ensign | 24 | Accident | 0 |
| South African Grand Prix | Ensign | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Ensign | 23 | P13 | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Ensign | 24 | P11 | 0 |
197810 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Grand Prix | Ensign | 15 | P6 | 1 |
| United States Grand Prix | Ensign | 19 | P8 | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Ensign | 18 | P10 | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Ensign | 16 | Transmission | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Ensign | 19 | Disqualified | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Ensign | 15 | Wheel | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Ensign | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Hesketh | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Hesketh | — | Did not prequalify | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix West | Hesketh | — | Did not prequalify | 0 |