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Since 1950, 5 Irish drivers have started 67 Grands Prix. The nation’s most successful driver so far is Derek Daly.
Key Nation Landmarks
All 5 Irish F1 drivers
Ranked by career points
| POS | Driver | Years | GP | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Pod | Pole | FL | DT | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DerekDaly | 1978–1982 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | |
| 2 | RalphFirman | 2003–2003 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 3 | DaveKennedy | 1980–1980 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | JoeKelly | 1950–1951 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 | TommyByrne | 1982–1982 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Irish F1 drivers · Frequently Asked Questions
How many Irish drivers have raced in Formula 1?
5 Irish drivers have entered a Formula 1 World Championship round. Together they made 67 Grand Prix starts.
Has a Irish driver ever won the F1 World Championship?
Not yet. The most successful Irish driver so far is Derek Daly.
Are there any Irish drivers in Formula 1 today?
Not at the moment. The most recent Irish driver on the grid was Ralph Firman, in 2003.
