Derek Daly F1 Profile & Career Stats

Derek Daly F1 Profile & Career Stats
Former Formula 1 Driver

Derek Daly

F1 career: 1978 - 1982

4th
Best Finish
7th
Best Quali
8
Points Finishes
15
Career Points

Driver Profile

CountryIreland Ireland
Place of BirthBallinteer, Dublin
Date of BirthMar 11th 1953: 73 years old
Season Entries5 (1978–1982)
Car Number5
Best Qualifying7th - 1982 Swiss F1 GP
Best Result4th - (2 times)
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Full Career Statistics

Drivers' Titles0
Grand Prix Entries64
Grand Prix Starts49
Total Points15.00
Avg. Points per GP0.23
Grand Prix Wins0
Pole Positions0
Avg. GP Grid13.0
GP Podiums0
GP Fastest Laps0
GP Points Finish8 (12,5%)
Avg. GP Position8.5
GP DNFs26 (40,6%)
Total GP Laps2.231

F1 Career Team History

Hesketh 1978 Ensign 1978-1979 Tyrrell 1979-1980 March 1981 Theodore 1982 Williams 1982

Key Career Landmarks

Race1978 British F1 Grand Prix1978 GBR F1 GP 25 years, 127 days25y, 127d1982 Caesars Palace F1 Grand Prix1982 USA F1 GP 29 years, 198 days29y, 198d
Points finish1978 Canadian F1 Grand Prix1978 CAN F1 GP 25 years, 211 days25y, 211d1982 Caesars Palace F1 Grand Prix1982 USA F1 GP 29 years, 198 days29y, 198d

F1 Career Finishing Positions

4th 2
5th 3
6th 2
7th 2
8th 4
9th 2
10th 2
11th 3
13th 1
14th 2
16th 1
DNF 26
DSQ 1
DNQ 13
DNF Did Not FinishDSQ DisqualifiedDNQ Did Not Qualify

Performance Breakdown

Points Finish Rate
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Seasons

Derek Daly Championship Results


13th
1982
23rd
1981
12th
1980
26th
1979
20th
1978

 

Derek Daly F1 Seasons Summary

YearTeamEngineGP1st2nd3rdPodPoleLapsFLAvg PtsPoints
1982 Hong Kong Theodore
United Kingdom Williams		 United States Ford
United States Ford		150000075000.538
1981 United Kingdom March United States Ford80000036000.000
1980 United Kingdom Tyrrell United States Ford140000058000.436
1979 United Kingdom Ensign
United Kingdom Tyrrell		 United States Ford
United States Ford		60000029200.000
1978 United Kingdom Ensign United States Ford60000024900.171
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Derek Daly — Frequently Asked Questions

When did Derek Daly start racing in Formula 1?
Derek Daly started racing in Formula 1 in 1978.
Is Derek Daly still racing in Formula 1?
No, Derek Daly last competed in Formula 1 in 1982.
What nationality is Derek Daly?
Derek Daly is Irish.
Which teams has Derek Daly driven for in Formula 1?
Derek Daly has driven for Hesketh, Ensign, Tyrrell, March, Theodore and Williams in Formula 1.
How many F1 races has Derek Daly entered?
Derek Daly has competed in 64 Formula 1 Grands Prix.