Harry Schell | |
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Born | Harry Lawrence O'Reilly Schell June 29, 1921 16th arrondissement of Paris, France |
Died | May 13, 1960 Silverstone, Northamptonshire, England | (aged 38)
Formula One World Championship career | |
Nationality | American |
Active years | 1950–1960 |
Teams | Cooper, Talbot-Lago, Maserati, Gordini, Ferrari, Vanwall, BRM |
Entries | 57 (56 starts) |
Championships | 0 |
Wins | 0 |
Podiums | 2 |
Career points | 32 |
Pole positions | 0 |
Fastest laps | 0 |
First entry | 1950 Monaco Grand Prix |
Last entry | 1960 Argentine Grand Prix |
24 Hours of Le Mans career | |
Years | 1953, 1955, 1957 |
Teams | Gordini, Ferrari, Maserati |
Best finish | 6th (1953) |
Class wins | 1 (1953) |
Harry Lawrence O'Reilly Schell (June 29, 1921 – May 13, 1960) was an American racing driver.[1] He was the first American driver to start a Formula One Grand Prix.