Derek Bell from United Kingdom in Motorsport. Full information
Derek Bell is a racing driver from United Kingdom.
Born 31st October 1941, 84 years old.
Participant of Formula 2.
Participant of Formula 1.
Participant of Le Mans 24 Hours.
The recorded standings include 81 points.
First race: 1968 Hockenheim F2
First win: 1970 Montjuich Park F2
Last win: 1987 Le Mans 24 Hours
Last race: 1996 Le Mans 24 Hours
Career snapshot
In Autosport World data, Derek Bell's career covers the period from 1968 to 1996. The page brings together season results, race starts, teams, cars and circuits from those years. Key result totals: 6 race wins and 9 pole positions. The profile spans 3 championships or event groups. Derek Bell is recorded as a winner across more than one championship or event group, so the profile is useful for following both the main career path and cross-series results.
| Years | 1968 - 1996 | Series | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Races | 82 | Tracks | 26 |
| Wins | 6 | Podiums | 17 |
| Poles | 9 | Best finish | 1st |
| Teams | 34 | Cars | 35 |
Career context
| Main championship | Formula 2 (34 starts) |
|---|---|
| Most frequent team | Team Wheatcroft Racing (8 starts) |
| Most visited track | Le Mans (26 starts) |
Career by championship
The table below separates Derek Bell statistics by championship, making it easier to follow where the main part of the career is recorded.
| Championship | Seasons | Races | Wins | Poles | Titles or event wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formula 2 | 7 | 34 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Le Mans 24 Hours | 26 | 26 | 5 | 7 | 0 |
| Formula 1 | 7 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
All the years that Derek Bell took part in Motorsport
Season rows show how Derek Bell moved through the recorded championships year by year. Points and final positions are shown when season standings are available.
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
Formula 2
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
Formula 2
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1.00 | 25 | 0 | 0 |
Formula 2
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 35 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
Formula 2
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 6 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
Formula 2
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 13 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
Formula 2
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
Formula 2
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
List of tracks where Derek Bell raced
Derek Bell is linked with 26 circuits in the database. The most frequent one is Le Mans.
| Track | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Österreichring | 28 | 1 | |
| Spa-Francorchamps | 15 | 1 | |
| Nivelles | 1 | ||
| Silverstone | 15 | 3 | |
| Brands Hatch | 9 | 12 | 2 |
| Mosport Park | 25 | 2 | |
| Nürburgring | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Clermont-Ferrand | 27 | 1 | |
| Rouen-les-Essarts | 7 | 7 | 1 |
| Le Mans | 1 | 1 | 26 |
| Hockenheim | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| Monza | 4 | 7 | 4 |
| Imola | 3 | 7 | 1 |
| Monaco | 3 | ||
| Zandvoort | 14 | 1 | 2 |
| Jarama | 8 | 10 | 2 |
| Montjuïc Park | 1 | ||
| Watkins Glen | 6 | 13 | 3 |
| Thruxton | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Montjuich Park | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Tulln-Langenlebarn | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| Enna-Pergusa | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| Vallelunga | 4 | 7 | 3 |
| Crystal Palace | 8 | 5 | 2 |
| Mantorp Park | 9 | 10 | 1 |
| Albi Aerodrome | 25 | 1 |
Derek Bell: List of all wins
The wins list starts with 1970 Montjuich Park F2 and currently ends with 1987 Le Mans 24 Hours, giving a quick path into the race pages behind the totals.
Related drivers
These links add context around Derek Bell: close competitors, drivers from the same country, shared race entries and the debut race field.
Drivers most often found near Derek Bell in race results
Other drivers from United Kingdom
- Lewis Hamilton (406)
- Nigel Mansell (231)
- Dario Franchitti (291)
- Jackie Stewart (115)
- Jimmy Clark (100)
- Gary Paffett (186)
- Damon Hill (152)
- Stirling Moss (87)
Drivers who shared races with Derek Bell
- Jean-Pierre Beltoise (47 shared races)
- Jacky Ickx (40 shared races)
- Graham Hill (35 shared races)
- Clay Regazzoni (35 shared races)
- Tim Schenken (34 shared races)
- Rolf Stommelen (32 shared races)
- François Cevert (31 shared races)
- François Migault (29 shared races)
Other drivers in Derek Bell's debut race
List of teams Derek Bell was a part of
Derek Bell is connected with 34 teams. The most frequent team in the results is Team Wheatcroft Racing.
| Team | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| McLaren | 15 | 1 | |
| Ferrari | 8 | 2 | |
| Brabham | 15 | 3 | |
| March | 2 | ||
| Surtees | 6 | 13 | 7 |
| Penske | 1 | ||
| Tecno | 25 | 7 | |
| BMW | 1 | ||
| Scuderia Ferrari | 3 | 1 | 8 |
| Frank Williams Racing Cars | 3 | 1 | 8 |
| Church Farm Racing Team | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Team Wheatcroft Racing | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| Team Surtees | 3 | 6 | 4 |
| Bang & Olufsen Team Surtees | 12 | 1 | |
| Equipe Renault Elf | 1 | 1 | |
| Onyx Race Engineering | 9 | 12 | 1 |
| Porsche A.G. | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Ecurie Francorchamps | 8 | 26 | 1 |
| S.E.F.A.C. Ferrari | 7 | 1 | |
| Porsche System | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Grand Touring Cars Ltd./Ford Concessionnaires Fran | 8 | 1 | |
| Equipe Renault Elf Sport | 7 | 1 | |
| Grand Touring Cars Inc. | 5 | 6 | 1 |
| Gulf Research Racing Company | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| J.W. Automotive Engineering Ltd. | 3 | 1 | |
| Richard Lloyd Racing | 21 | 1 | |
| ADA Engineering | 12 | 17 | 1 |
| Courage Competition | 10 | 11 | 1 |
| Joest Porsche Racing | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| Rothmans Porsche | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Harrods Mach One Racing | 6 | 24 | 1 |
| Mach One Racing | 3 | 13 | 1 |
| Gulf Oil Racing | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Konrad Motorsport (Joest Porsche) | 7 | 16 | 1 |
List of all the cars Derek Bell drove
Derek Bell is linked with 35 cars in the database. The cards connect the profile with chassis, engines, manufacturers and detailed car pages.
Ferrari 242C V12 3.0
Best Race Position:
Best position in qualification: 8
Total Races: 1
Ferrari 242C V12 3.0
Best Race Position:
Best position in qualification: 15
Total Races: 1
Ford Cosworth DFV V8 3.0
Best Race Position:
Best position in qualification: 15
Total Races: 1
Ford Cosworth DFV V8 3.0
Best Race Position:
Best position in qualification: 15
Total Races: 3
Ford Cosworth DFV V8 3.0
Best Race Position: 6
Best position in qualification: 13
Total Races: 1
Ford Cosworth DFV V8 3.0
Best Race Position:
Best position in qualification:
Total Races: 2
Ford Cosworth DFV V8 3.0
Best Race Position:
Best position in qualification: 23
Total Races: 1
Tecno Series-P F12 3.0
Best Race Position:
Best position in qualification: 25
Total Races: 7
Ford Cosworth DFV V8 3.0
Best Race Position: 11
Best position in qualification: 25
Total Races: 5
Ford Cosworth DFV V8 3.0
Best Race Position:
Best position in qualification:
Total Races: 1
Porsche
Best Race Position: 13
Best position in qualification: 34
Total Races: 1