Derek Bell
Racecar driver · United Kingdom · On the map · Athletes · Born 1941 · age 85
Derek Reginald Bell is a British racing driver. In sportscar racing, he won the Le Mans 24 hours five times, the Daytona 24 three times and the World Sportscar Championship twice. He also raced in Formula One for the Ferrari, Wheatcroft, McLaren, Surtees and Tecno teams.
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Derek Bell in the Walk of fame at Le Mans
Derek Bell at the Nürburgring in August 1970 when racing Formula 2
Derek Bell racing a Formula 2 Dino 166 at the Nürburgring in 1969
Derek Bell in the Wheatcroft Racing Brabham BT30 at the Nürburgring in 1970
1971 Le Mans Porsche 917LH driven by Derek Bell and Jo Siffert parked outside the Hotel de France
Derek Bell in the Gulf Mirage M6 at the 1972 Nürburgring 1000km
1994 Le Mans Gulf Kremer Porsche K8 Spyder raced by Derek Bell and Robin DonovanAwards
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He has been described by fellow racer Hans-Joachim Stuck as one of the most liked drivers of his generation.
