Derek Bell (racing driver)

Derek Bell
MBE
Bell in 2008
BornDerek Reginald Bell
(1941-10-31) 31 October 1941 (age 83)
Pinner, Middlesex, England, UK
Formula One World Championship career
NationalityUnited Kingdom British
Active years19681972, 1974
TeamsFerrari, McLaren, Surtees, Tecno
Entries16 (9 starts)
Championships0
Wins0
Podiums0
Career points1
Pole positions0
Fastest laps0
First entry1968 Italian Grand Prix
Last entry1974 Canadian Grand Prix
Derek Bell in the Walk of fame at Le Mans

Derek Reginald Bell MBE (born 31 October 1941) 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.[1]

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
24 Hours of Le Mans career
Years1970–1983, 1985–1996
TeamsScuderia 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 finish1st (1975, 1981, 1982, 1986, 1987)
Class wins5 (1975, 1981, 1982, 1986, 1987)