Derek Bell F1 Profile & Career Stats

Former Formula 1 Driver

Derek Bell

F1 career: 1968 - 1974

6th
Best Finish
8th
Best Quali
1
Points Finish
1
Career Point

Driver Profile

CountryUnited Kingdom United Kingdom
Place of BirthPinner, Middlesex
Date of BirthOct 31st 1941: 84 years old
Season Entries6 (1968–1972, 1974)
Car Number18
Best Qualifying8th - 1968 Italian F1 GP
Best Result6th - 1970 USA F1 GP
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Full Career Statistics

Drivers' Titles0
Grand Prix Entries14
Grand Prix Starts9
Total Points1.00
Avg. Points per GP0.07
Grand Prix Wins0
Pole Positions0
Avg. GP Grid12.0
GP Podiums0
GP Fastest Laps0
GP Points Finish1 (7,1%)
Avg. GP Position8.5
GP DNFs7 (50,0%)
Total GP Laps180

F1 Career Team History

Ferrari 1968 McLaren 1969 Brabham 1970 Surtees 1970-1971, 1974 Tecno 1972

Key Career Landmarks

Race1968 Italian F1 Grand Prix1968 ITA F1 GP 26 years, 313 days26y, 313d1974 German F1 Grand Prix1974 GER F1 GP 32 years, 277 days32y, 277d
Points finish1970 USA F1 Grand Prix1970 USA F1 GP 28 years, 338 days28y, 338donce so far

F1 Career Finishing Positions

6th 1
11th 1
DNF 7
DNQ 5
DNF Did Not FinishDNQ Did Not Qualify

Performance Breakdown

Points Finish Rate
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Seasons

Derek Bell Championship Results


35th
1974
42nd
1972
43rd
1971
25th
1970
34th
1969
39th
1968

 

Derek Bell F1 Seasons Summary

YearTeamEngineGP1st2nd3rdPodPoleLapsFLAvg PtsPoints
1974 United Kingdom Surtees United States Ford1000001400.000
1972 Italy Tecno Italy Tecno2000001200.000
1971 United Kingdom Surtees United States Ford1000002300.000
1970 United Kingdom Brabham
United Kingdom Surtees		 United States Ford
United States Ford		20000010800.501
1969 United Kingdom McLaren United States Ford100000500.000
1968 Italy Ferrari Italy Ferrari2000001800.000
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Teammates

Derek Bell — Frequently Asked Questions

When did Derek Bell start racing in Formula 1?
Derek Bell started racing in Formula 1 in 1968.
Is Derek Bell still racing in Formula 1?
No, Derek Bell last competed in Formula 1 in 1974.
What nationality is Derek Bell?
Derek Bell is British.
Which teams has Derek Bell driven for in Formula 1?
Derek Bell has driven for Ferrari, McLaren, Brabham, Tecno and Surtees in Formula 1.
How many F1 races has Derek Bell entered?
Derek Bell has competed in 14 Formula 1 Grands Prix.