11 Facts About Harry Schell

Harry Lawrence O'Reilly Schell was an American racing driver, who competed in Formula One from 1950 to 1960.

Harry Schell died after crashing his Cooper T51 during practice for the non-championship 1960 BRDC International Trophy at Silverstone.

Harry Schell became heavily invested in the Delahaye concern, first campaigning sports cars for them and then championing the development of a Delahaye Grand Prix car, which she ran under the Ecurie Bleue banner.

Shortly before the outbreak of the Second World War, Harry Schell's parents were involved in a road accident in which Laury was killed and O'Reilly severely injured.

Harry Schell went on to race in Europe, driving Coopers in Formula 3, Formula 2 and even the Formula One World Drivers' Championship upon its inception in 1950.

Harry Schell partnered with Stirling Moss in securing a second place at the 1957 12 Hours of Sebring, and took third place at the same event in 1959.

Harry Schell drove for Scuderia Ferrari for two races at the 1955 Monaco Grand Prix and the 1955 Valentino Grand Prix.

Harry Schell carved out a reputation as a safe and prudent competitor and could be counted on as a consistent points scorer, but he proved his class when the opportunity presented itself.

The Ferrari team, operating under the assumption that Harry Schell was a lap adrift, had been caught out, and a dramatic fight for the lead ensued, but Harry Schell's effort went for nought as he was forced to make a lengthy pit stop soon after.

Harry Schell had succeeded in displaying the full potential of the Vanwall on the world stage for the first time.

Harry Schell died in practice for the non-championship International Trophy event at Silverstone in 1960, when he crashed his Cooper at Abbey Curve.