Harry Schell
born 29 Jun 1921 · raced 1950–1960
56Races
0Wins
2Podiums
27Top 10s
6.73Avg Position
10.14Avg Grid Pos
2Constructor Titles
Harry Schell, an American privateer, was a colourful and popular figure in early Formula 1, known for his flamboyant lifestyle off-track and his determined, sometimes wild, driving on it. Competing in 56 Grands Prix, he was a regular entrant throughout the 1950s, often driving for smaller teams or his own private entries. Schell achieved 2 podium finishes, a testament to his persistence and ability to extract performance from varied machinery. His career, marked by a pioneering spirit and a love for racing, ended tragically in a non-championship event in 1960.
Top Teams
Team | Wins | Podiums | Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRM | 0 | 1 | 19 | 16 |
| Maserati | 0 | 1 | 10 | 21 |
| Vanwall | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 |
| Cooper-Climax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Talbot-Lago | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Gordini | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Cooper | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ferrari | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circuit Park Zandvoort | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | 0 | 1.67 | 3 |
| Aintree | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez | 0 | 0.5 | 6 |
| Silverstone Circuit | 0 | 0.4 | 5 |
| Circuit de Monaco | 0 | 0.33 | 6 |
| Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | 0 | 0.17 | 6 |
| Circuit Bremgarten | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Reims-Gueux | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Nürburgring | 0 | 0 | 5 |
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Points are Grand Prix points as awarded at the time (sprints excluded); average points are per race started.
Most-shared teammates. Each link opens their head-to-head.
- Jean Behra20 shared races · Compare with Jean Behra (1958)
- Maurice Trintignant9 shared races · Compare with Maurice Trintignant (1953)
- Jo Bonnier7 shared races · Compare with Jo Bonnier (1959)
- Juan Fangio7 shared races · Compare with Juan Fangio (1957)
- Carlos Menditeguy4 shared races · Compare with Carlos Menditeguy (1957)
- Giorgio Scarlatti4 shared races · Compare with Giorgio Scarlatti (1957)
| Season | Team | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Jo Bonnier vs Harry Schell | 2–5 | |
| 1959 | Ron Flockhart vs Harry Schell | 1–2 | |
| 1958 | Jean Behra vs Harry Schell | 2–6 | |
| 1957 | Juan Fangio vs Harry Schell | 7–0 | |
| 1957 | Jean Behra vs Harry Schell | 3–3 | |
| 1957 | Giorgio Scarlatti vs Harry Schell | 0–2 | |
| 1957 | Carlos Menditeguy vs Harry Schell | 1–3 | |
| 1956 | Harry Schell vs Maurice Trintignant | 3–1 | |
| 1954 | Stirling Moss vs Harry Schell | 0–4 | |
| 1954 | Harry Schell vs Ken Wharton | 0–3 | |
| 1953 | Harry Schell vs Maurice Trintignant | 0–5 | |
| 1953 | Jean Behra vs Harry Schell | 4–1 | |
| 1953 | Roberto Mieres vs Harry Schell | 1–1 | |
| 1952 | Toulo de Graffenried vs Harry Schell | 1–1 |
19601 race▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentine Grand Prix | Cooper-Climax | 9 | Fuel pump | 0 |
Earlier seasons1950–1959 (10 seasons)▾
19598 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Grand Prix | Cooper-Climax | 3 | Clutch | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | BRM | 7 | P7 | 0 |
| Portuguese Grand Prix | BRM | 9 | P5 | 2 |
| German Grand Prix | BRM | 8 | P7 | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | BRM | 3 | P4 | 3 |
| French Grand Prix | BRM | 9 | P7 | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | BRM | 6 | Gearbox | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | BRM | 9 | Accident | 0 |
195810 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moroccan Grand Prix | BRM | 10 | P5 | 2 |
| Italian Grand Prix | BRM | 9 | Accident | 0 |
| Portuguese Grand Prix | BRM | 7 | P6 | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | BRM | 8 | Brakes | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | BRM | 2 | P5 | 2 |
| French Grand Prix | BRM | 3 | Overheating | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | BRM | 7 | P5 | 2 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | BRM | 7 | P2 | 6 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | BRM | 12 | P5 | 2 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Maserati | 8 | P6 | 0 |
19577 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Maserati | 12 | P5 | 1 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Maserati | 6 | Oil leak | 0 |
| Pescara Grand Prix | Maserati | 5 | P3 | 4 |
| German Grand Prix | Maserati | 6 | P7 | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Maserati | 7 | Water pump | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Maserati | 4 | P5 | 2 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Maserati | 14 | Oil leak | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Maserati | 8 | Suspension | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Maserati | 9 | P4 | 3 |
19566 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Vanwall | 10 | Transmission | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Maserati | 12 | Overheating | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Vanwall | 5 | Fuel system | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Vanwall | 6 | P10 | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Vanwall | 4 | Engine | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Vanwall | 6 | P4 | 3 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Vanwall | 5 | Accident | 0 |
19555 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Vanwall | 13 | Suspension | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Vanwall | 15 | P9 | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Vanwall | 7 | Throttle | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Ferrari | — | Withdrew | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Ferrari | 18 | Engine | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Maserati | 7 | P6 | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Maserati | 18 | P7 | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Maserati | 20 | Fuel pressure | 0 |
19546 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish Grand Prix | Maserati | 4 | Transmission | 0 |
| Swiss Grand Prix | Maserati | 13 | Oil pump | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Maserati | 14 | P7 | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Maserati | 16 | P12 | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Maserati | 21 | Fuel pump | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Maserati | 11 | P6 | 0 |
19537 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Gordini | 15 | P9 | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Gordini | 10 | Engine | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Gordini | 9 | Electrical | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Gordini | 20 | Engine | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Gordini | 12 | P7 | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Gordini | 10 | Transmission | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Gordini | 7 | P7 | 0 |
19523 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Grand Prix | Maserati | 32 | P17 | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Maserati | 12 | Brakes | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Maserati | 11 | Gearbox | 0 |
| Swiss Grand Prix | Maserati | 18 | Engine | 0 |
19512 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Grand Prix | Maserati | 22 | Overheating | 0 |
| Swiss Grand Prix | Maserati | 17 | P12 | 0 |
19502 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swiss Grand Prix | Talbot-Lago | 18 | P8 | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Cooper | 20 | Collision | 0 |