#bellof

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On this day, in 1985, we lost one of the biggest and most underrated talents in motorsport history. Stefan Bellof was not only talented and skilled, he was kind and charismatic, and everyone who met him can confirm it.

With a laugh that could be heard throughout the whole paddock, he managed to write his name in the history books of motorsport when he completed a lap time of 6.11.13 minutes in the Nurburgring Nordschleife circuit, a record that remained unbroken for 35 years.

Stefan was as fearless as they come, never scared of pushing beyond his limits, and he knew he could do it. He was a force to be reckoned with, and he would've given other talented drivers a run for their money with ease.

Even though he has been gone for 39 years, he will always be remembered, not only for his talent, his skill or the "what ifs", but for the kind heart and charming nature the boy from Germany had. Rest in Peace, Stibbich, you are loved and missed. <3

[christiangeistdorfer]

STEFAN BELLOF being interviewed beside a pool, 1980s

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Stefan Bellof (Tyrrell Racing Organisation - Tyrrell 012 Ford-Cosworth) Grand Prix de Monaco 1984. © Rainer Schlegelmilch / Motorsport. - source Carros e Pilotos.

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STEFAN BELLOF, 1984

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STEFAN BELLOF during the 1982 F2 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP

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MCLAREN test drives by STEFAN BELLOF.

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Stefan Bellof 1984

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I have so many stuff but nothing's finished and I still want to post something, so here are some of the drawings I'm working on. ✨

Let me know what you think of them and which one would you like to see finished first. 😊

(I have another one, a Maxiel, but I wanna keep it secret until it's finished, because that's gonna be a big one. 😍)

[christiangeistdorfer]

STEFAN BELLOF, 1985

[christiangeistdorfer]

STEFAN BELLOF, 1984

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it's been 40 years since the iconic Monaco GP in 1984, thought I might share some pictures of the underrated star of that race <3

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[frenchcurious]

Stefan Bellof (Tyrrell 012 Ford-Cosworth) essais du Grand Prix de Monaco 1984. © Sutton Images / Motorsport. - source Carros e Pilotos.

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[christiangeistdorfer]

STEFAN BELLOF after setting the incredible Nurburgring lap record during the 1983 1983 WORLD ENDURANCE CHAMPIONSHIP

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teammates DEREK BELL & STEFAN BELLOF during the 1984 WORLD SPORTSCAR CHAMPIONSHIP