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Derek Bell to Wing Walk for charity Hope for Tomorrow

31st March 2018

On Monday 21 May 2018 I will be taking to the skies with AeroSuperBatics to wingwalk for ‘Hope for Tomorrow’, a marvellous charity that I am a proud Patron of. The charity was founded by my good friend Christine Mills MBE in memory of her late husband and my former…

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Derek Bells Appearances 2018/2019

31st March 2018

Derek Bells Appearances 2018/2019 April: 27 April 2018 – Isle of Wright Charity Event May: 2 May 2018 – Goodwood Day 3 May 2018 – Porsche Centre Bolton – ‘Legends evening with’ Derek Bell 11-13 May 2018 – Monaco Historics with Credit Suise 16 May 2018 –Derek Bell All My…

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A Message from Derek

A Message from Derek

30th March 2018

A Message from Derek Thank you for visiting my new website, we hope you enjoy browsing the contents! All sections will be updated regularly with news, photos and videos. We will keep you up to date on my current activities through twitter, so please follow me. The news section will…

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Derek Bell MBE Awarded an Honorary Fellowship

29th March 2018

Derek Bell MBE Awarded an Honorary Fellowship of the Royal Agricultural University, Cirencester The Royal Agricultural University at Cirencester celebrated Convocation, the annual graduation ceremony last week. As a new University town, it was fitting that the Convocation ceremonies were held in the heart of Cirencester and the Parish Church…

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Dan Sexton Gurney 1931-2018

Dan Sexton Gurney 1931-2018

1st March 2018

So very sad to hear that this amazing driver has passed on. He was one of the finest drivers ever, winning In GP races as well as Le Mans24. He was one of the most charming and sincere drivers onecould ever wish to meet. I used to lie on the…

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McLaren and Me

1st November 2016

Derek Bell has a special place in McLaren’s history as his only Grand Prix start with the team came with the unloved 4WD M9A in 1969. However, the marque has played an ongoing role in his career. In the next instalment of ‘McLaren & Me’, Derek gives us an insight into…

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5x Le Mans Winner Derek Bell Shows Off the Bentley Bentayga!

5x Le Mans Winner Derek Bell Shows Off the Bentley Bentayga!

28th June 2016

5x Le Mans Winner & Global Bentley Ambassador Derek Bell talked to Goodwood about the role he had in developing the new Bentley Bentayga and his desire to be a part of the Bentley story, before taking the SUV up the Hillclimb!

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Onboard: 530bhp Kremer K8 Porsche Roars Up Hillclimb

Onboard: 530bhp Kremer K8 Porsche Roars Up Hillclimb

17th May 2016

Five time Le Mans winner Derek Bell drives a Kremer K8 Porsche up the Goodwood hillclimb – the car he raced in at the 1994 24 hours of Le Mans.

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Derek Bell to be honoured at Goodwood

Derek Bell to be honoured at Goodwood 2015

31st March 2015

Derek Bell to be honoured at Goodwood in 2015

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Derek Bell on the history of Le Mans

6th June 2014

Former racing driver Derek Bell shares his experience of the iconic Le Mans 24 Hours race. From the race in 1923, to Bell’s heyday in the Seventies, to the present day, Bell explains how the race has evolved in line with technological advancements. “Cars have changed dramatically: from front-engine cars…

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