Derek Daly race record
| Grand Prix | Date | Team | Grid | Finish | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Grand Prix 1979 | 7 Oct 1979 | Tyrrell | 15 | Spun off | |
| Canadian Grand Prix 1979 | 30 Sept 1979 | Tyrrell | 24 | Engine | |
| Austrian Grand Prix 1979 | 12 Aug 1979 | Tyrrell | 11 | 8 | |
| United States Grand Prix West 1979 | 8 Apr 1979 | Ensign | 24 | Accident | |
| Brazilian Grand Prix 1979 | 4 Feb 1979 | Ensign | 23 | 13 | |
| Argentine Grand Prix 1979 | 21 Jan 1979 | Ensign | 24 | 11 |