Harry Schell F1 Profile & Career Stats
Former Formula 1 Driver
Harry Schell †
F1 career: 1950 - 1960
Driver Profile
| Country |  United States |
| Place of Birth | Paris, France |
| Date of Birth | Jun 29th 1921 |
| Date of Death | May 13th 1960: 38 years old |
| Season Entries | 11 (1950–1960) |
| Car Number | 34 |
| Best Qualifying | 2nd - 1958 British F1 GP |
| Best Result | 2nd - 1958 Dutch F1 GP |
| Last F1 car | Cooper T51 (1960) |
Full Career Statistics
| Drivers' Titles | 0 |
| Grand Prix Entries | 57 |
| Grand Prix Starts | 56 |
| Total Points | 32.00 |
| Avg. Points per GP | 0.56 |
| Grand Prix Wins | 0 |
| Pole Positions | 0 |
| Front Row Starts | 1 (1,8%) |
| Avg. GP Grid | 10.4 |
| GP Podiums | 2 (3,5%) |
| GP Fastest Laps | 0 |
| GP Points Finish | 12 (21,1%) |
| Avg. GP Position | 6.7 |
| GP DNFs | 32 (56,1%) |
| Total GP Laps | 2.810 |
| Laps Led | 15 |
Key Career Landmarks
Race
1950 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1950 MON F1 GP 28 years, 326 days28y, 326d
1960 Argentine F1 Grand Prix1960 ARG F1 GP 38 years, 223 days38y, 223d
1950 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1950 MON F1 GP 28 years, 326 days28y, 326d1960 Argentine F1 Grand Prix1960 ARG F1 GP 38 years, 223 days38y, 223dPodium1957 Pescara F1 Grand Prix1957 PES F1 GP 36 years, 50 days36y, 50d
1958 Dutch F1 Grand Prix1958 NED F1 GP 36 years, 331 days36y, 331d
1958 Dutch F1 Grand Prix1958 NED F1 GP 36 years, 331 days36y, 331dPoints finish
1956 Belgian F1 Grand Prix1956 BEL F1 GP 34 years, 340 days34y, 340d
1959 Portuguese F1 Grand Prix1959 POR F1 GP 38 years, 55 days38y, 55d
1956 Belgian F1 Grand Prix1956 BEL F1 GP 34 years, 340 days34y, 340d1959 Portuguese F1 Grand Prix1959 POR F1 GP 38 years, 55 days38y, 55dF1 Career Finishing Positions
2nd
1
3rd
1
4th
3
5th
7
6th
4
7th
8
8th
1
9th
2
10th
1
12th
2
17th
1
DNF
32
DNS
1
DNF Did Not FinishDNS Did Not Start
Performance Breakdown
Seasons
Harry Schell Championship Results
82nd
1960
13th
1959
6th
1958
7th
1957
17th
1956
27th
1955
27th
1954
24th
1953
66th
1952
44th
1951
34th
1950
Harry Schell F1 Seasons Summary
| Year | Team | Engine | GP | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Pod | Pole | Laps | FL | Lead | Avg Pts | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 |
 Cooper-Climax |
Climax | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 1959 |
BRMCooper-Climax |
BRM Climax | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 398 | 0 | 0 | 0.63 | 5 |
| 1958 |
BRM Maserati |
BRM Maserati | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 493 | 0 | 0 | 1.40 | 14 |
| 1957 |
Maserati |
Maserati | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 452 | 0 | 0 | 1.11 | 10 |
| 1956 |
MaseratiVanwall |
Maserati Vanwall | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 230 | 0 | 1 | 0.43 | 3 |
| 1955 |
 FerrariMaseratiVanwall |
Ferrari Maserati Vanwall | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 392 | 0 | 4 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 1954 |
Maserati |
Maserati | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 259 | 0 | 10 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 1953 |
 Gordini |
Gordini | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 273 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 1952 |
MaseratiMaserati |
Maserati Platé | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 150 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 1951 |
Maserati |
Maserati | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 1950 |
Cooper-ClimaxTalbot-Lago |
JAP Talbot | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
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Harry Schell — Frequently Asked Questions
When did Harry Schell start racing in Formula 1?
Harry Schell started racing in Formula 1 in 1950.
Is Harry Schell still racing in Formula 1?
Harry Schell passed away in 1960. Last competed in Formula 1 in 1960.
How many F1 podiums does Harry Schell have?
Harry Schell has finished on the podium 2 times in Formula 1.
What nationality is Harry Schell?
Harry Schell is American.
Which teams has Harry Schell driven for in Formula 1?
Harry Schell has driven for Talbot-Lago, Gordini, Ferrari, Vanwall, Maserati, BRM and Cooper-Climax in Formula 1.
How many F1 races has Harry Schell entered?
Harry Schell has competed in 57 Formula 1 Grands Prix.
