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Porsche Honors Derek Bell's 85th Birthday
Porsche celebrates Derek Bell's 85th birthday with tribute to his racing legacy.
In brief
Porsche celebrates Derek Bell's 85th birthday with tribute to his racing legacy. Porsche honors Derek Bell's 85th birthday, recognizing his five Le Mans wins and career with Porsche 956/962 prototypes. Originally reported by Porsche Newsroom.
Derek Bell's Racing Legacy
Derek Bell is one of the most successful racing drivers of his era with five Le Mans victories and world championship titles.
Porsche 956 and 962 Era
Bell won multiple races with Porsche 956 and 962 prototypes during the 1980s Group C racing era.
Five Le Mans Victories
Bell secured five Le Mans wins, four with Porsche: 1981 936, 1982 956, 1986 and 1987 962.
Porsche 956/962 Driver Partnership
Bell formed a consistent partnership with Jacky Ickx, winning multiple championships together.
Family Racing Milestone
In 1992, Bell raced alongside his son Justin at Le Mans in a Porsche 962 C.
Porsche's Endurance Legacy
Thomas Laudenbach praised Bell for his technical understanding and team spirit during Porsche's crucial racing history.
“derek bell epitomises an era in which technical innovation and human endurance formed an inseparable whole in motor racing”
Porsche's Tribute
Porsche celebrates Derek Bell's 85th birthday with recognition of his enduring impact on motorsport.
The headline
Porsche honors Derek Bell's 85th birthday, recognizing his five Le Mans wins and career with Porsche 956/962 prototypes.
