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Tim Parnell

1932 – 2017

British racecar driver

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About Tim Parnell

Lived 1932 – 2017 (aged 84). Tim Parnell was a British formula One driver.

Reginald Harold Haslam "Tim" Parnell Jr. (25 June 1932 – 5 April 2017) was a British racing driver from England. He was the son of Reg Parnell, another racing driver.

Parnell participated in four Formula One World Championship Grands Prix, debuting on 18 July 1959, and qualified for two of them. He scored no championship points. His only finish was tenth place in the 1961 Italian Grand Prix at Monza.

After his father's death in 1964, Parnell took on the running of Reg Parnell Racing and on occasion managed his own team with entries for Mike Spence and Pedro Rodriguez.

Complete Formula One World Championship results (key) Year Entrant Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 WDC Points 1959 Reg Parnell Racing Cooper T45 (F2) Climax Straight-4 MON 500 NED FRA GBR GER POR ITA USA NC 0 1961 Tim Parnell Lotus 18 Climax Straight-4 MON NED BEL FRA GBR GER ITA USA NC 0 1963 Tim Parnell Lotus 18/21 Climax Straight-4 MON BEL NED FRA GBR GER ITA USA MEX RSA NC 0

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Tim Parnell?

British racecar driver (1932-2017)

When was Tim Parnell born?

Tim Parnell was born on 25 June 1932 in Derby.

When did Tim Parnell die?

Tim Parnell died on 5 April 2017 in Littleover.

What was Tim Parnell's occupation?

Tim Parnell was a formula One driver.

What nationality was Tim Parnell?

Tim Parnell was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Tim Parnell

· Wikidata: Q172802

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