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Derek Bell MBE is one of the most celebrated and legendary motorsport drivers in history. He is best known for his remarkable five victories at the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans (1975, 1981, 1982, 1986, 1987), a feat that cemented his place among the greatest racing drivers of his generation.

Bell also claimed three victories at the 24 Hours of Daytona and two wins at the 12 Hours of Sebring, establishing himself as one of the all-time greats. During his career, he drove for some of the sport's most iconic teams and manufacturers, including Porsche and Ferrari.

Away from the track, Bell has become a much-loved ambassador for motorsport, renowned for his warmth, charm, and enthusiasm for the racing world he dedicated his life to. He was awarded an MBE in 1986 for his services to motor racing.

After graduating from university with a History degree, he joined Motoring News in 1990 as its junior rally reporter. He was the newspaper's editor by the end of 1997. Editorships of F1 Racing and Motor Sport magazines followed. Turning freelance in 2005, he has written about numerous other sports. But always he returns to his beloved motor racing. He lives in France with his author/illustrator wife Jan plus five cats and goats, and two dogs and donkeys.

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**Immerse yourself in the speed, adrenaline, and excitement of Le Mans.**In partnership with Motor Sport Magazine and with a foreword by Derek Bell MBE, this definitive guide takes readers on a thrilling journey through the 50 greatest moments of the most prestigious endurance race in the world.

From its earliest beginnings in 1923, Le Mans has been far more than a race. It has been a stage for extraordinary innovation and drama, and a battlefield on which the motoring world's greatest manufacturers have staked their reputations.

In this remarkable volume, Motor Sport Magazine's experts have selected the 50 moments that define a century of competition on the Circuit de la Sarthe, including:

• John Duff's improbable debut victory in 1924
• The Ford versus Ferrari wars of the 1960s
• The tragedy of 1955
• The knife-edge battle between Jacky Ickx and Hans Hermann in 1969 Each moment is brought to life through expert narrative, contemporary race reports from Motor Sport Magazine'sunrivalled archive, and stunning photography. Along the way, discover the evolution of the circuit and the cars that made history on those roads, from Ferrari and BMW to Toyota and Aston Martin.

This is the story of the world's greatest race, told through its greatest moments.