Bob Bell

Northern Irish engineer and automotive designer

Bob Bell - Northern Irish engineer and automotive designer
Born

April 10th, 1958
66 years ago

Died

December 8th, 1997
27 years ago — 39 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Northern Ireland

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An engineer from Northern Ireland specializing in advanced automotive engineering, contributed significantly to the design and development of successful Formula One cars. Served as the technical director for multiple teams, including the Renault F1 Team, overseeing the design processes that led to championship victories. Played a pivotal role in shaping the performance and reliability of racing vehicles during a competitive era in motorsport.

Designed championship-winning cars for Renault

Oversaw technical development for Formula One teams

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