An evening with Derek Daly, former Formula 1 driver

To coincide with the publication of his book, Serial Survivor, former F1 driver Derek Daly will be sharing stories from his racing career and life at the highest level of motorsport.

Location: Brabazon Restaurant, Beaulieu
Date: 18 May 2026
Time: 7pm - 9pm

Derek Daly had a meteoric rise from Irish Formula Ford to Formula One. He won the Formula Ford Festival in 1976 and British Formula 3 the following year. He made his Grand Prix debut the next year, less than two years after graduating from Formula Ford.

After driving for the March, Tyrrell and Williams Formula One teams, Derek moved to the USA, racing in the Indianapolis 500, and going on to achieve success in endurance racing, including completing at Le Mans for Jaguar. After retirement from driving, Derek became a highly successful motivational speaker, drawing on his experiences in his motorsport career.

Join us for a special evening with legendary racing driver Derek Daly at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu on Monday 18 May.

A master storyteller, Derek will share the extraordinary journey that took him from a modest upbringing in Dublin to the meteoric rise of Formula 1, including a seat with the iconic Williams team. Along the way, he’ll reflect on the triumphs and challenges of competing at the very top from spectacular highs to the terrifying crashes that tested his resilience.

The event ties in with the launch of his new memoir, Derek Daly: Serial Survivor, this is a rare opportunity to hear Derek in person during his UK visit. After leaving Formula 1, Derek forged a new path in America racing Indycars and sports cars, before becoming a much-loved broadcaster and pundit. In this special Q&A, he’ll bring his remarkable story to life with honesty, humour and insight.

Derek will also be signing copies of his new book Derek Daly: Serial Survivor, available to purchase on the night.

Tickets cost £15 (£7 for Friends of the National Motor Museum).

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