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Derek Bell - 1969 British Grand Prix
Motorsport - 1969 Formula One (F1) World Championship - British Grand Prix
Derek Bell in the McLaren M9A four-wheel drive (the only time the car was used) at Silverstone.
Bell retired from the race due to to suspension failure.
Bell was a highly successful sportscar racer, winning Le Mans five times, the Daytona 24 three times and the World Sportscar Championship twice.
20/07/1969
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 17.2cm (10" x 6.8")
Estimated Product Size is 27.5cm x 22.5cm (10.8" x 8.9")
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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print captured by Colorsport Images, we are transported back to the thrilling 1969 British Grand Prix of the Formula One World Championship. The focus of the image is on Derek Bell, a renowned sportscar racer who made a rare appearance in the McLaren M9A four-wheel drive car at Silverstone. As Bell maneuvers through the track with intense determination, his skill and expertise are evident. However, fate had other plans for him that day as he was forced to retire from the race due to suspension failure. Despite this setback, Bell's legacy in motorsport remains unparalleled. Beyond his participation in Formula One racing, Derek Bell became widely recognized for his remarkable achievements in endurance racing. With an impressive record of five victories at Le Mans, three triumphs at Daytona 24 Hours, and two World Sportscar Championship titles under his belt, he solidified himself as one of the most successful sportscar racers of all time. The date etched into history alongside this photograph is July 20th, 1969 – a momentous occasion not only for motorsport enthusiasts but also for humanity as it marked the day when Apollo 11 astronauts first set foot on the moon. While this particular event may not be related to commercial use or any specific company mentioned here (Colorsport), it serves as a reminder that even amidst grand achievements and iconic moments like those witnessed on Earth's surface or beyond its atmosphere - passion and dedication continue to fuel our pursuit of greatness both on and off track
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