Derek Bell (racing driver)
Derek Reginald Bell MBE (born 31 October 1941 in Pinner, Middlesex, England) 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. He has been described by fellow racer Hans-Joachim Stuck as one of the most liked drivers of his generation.
| 24 Hours of Le Mans career | |
|---|---|
| Years | 1970–1983, 1985–1996 |
| Teams | Scuderia Ferrari John Wyer Automotive Ecurie Francorchamps Gulf Racing Grand Touring Cars Renault Sport Porsche System Rothmans Porsche Richard Lloyd Racing Joest Porsche Racing ADA Engineering Courage Compétition Gulf Oil Racing David Price Racing |
| Best finish | 1st (1975, 1981, 1982, 1986, 1987) |
| Class wins | 5 (1975, 1981, 1982, 1986, 1987) |
Bell in 2008 | |
| Born | Derek Reginald Bell 31 October 1941 Pinner, Middlesex, England, UK |
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| Formula One World Championship career | |
| Nationality | British |
| Active years | 1968–1972, 1974 |
| Teams | Ferrari, McLaren, Surtees, Tecno |
| Entries | 16 (9 starts) |
| Championships | 0 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Podiums | 0 |
| Career points | 1 |
| Pole positions | 0 |
| Fastest laps | 0 |
| First entry | 1968 Italian Grand Prix |
| Last entry | 1974 Canadian Grand Prix |
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