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First race
May 14, 1961
Date first race
Last race
Oct 8, 1961
Date last race
MOS (2), HIL (2)
Most wins
HIL (5)
Most pole positions
HIL (6)
Most podiums
HIL (6)
Most in points
HIL (2), GIN (2)
Most fastest laps
BRA (6)
Most DNF
1961 standings
| Pos. | Driver | Constructor | Wins | Podiums | Points | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phil Hill | Ferrari | 2 | 6 | 34 | |
| 2 | Wolfgang von Trips | Ferrari | 2 | 4 | 33 | -1 |
| 3 | Stirling Moss | Lotus | 2 | 2 | 21 | -13 |
| 4 | Dan Gurney | Porsche | 0 | 3 | 21 | -13 |
| 5 | Richie Ginther | Ferrari | 0 | 3 | 16 | -18 |
| 6 | Innes Ireland | Lotus | 1 | 1 | 12 | -22 |
| 7 | Jim Clark | Lotus | 0 | 2 | 11 | -23 |
| 8 | Bruce McLaren | Cooper | 0 | 1 | 11 | -23 |
| 9 | Giancarlo Baghetti | Ferrari | 1 | 1 | 9 | -25 |
| 10 | Tony Brooks | BRM | 0 | 1 | 6 | -28 |
| 11 | Jack Brabham | Cooper | 0 | 0 | 4 | -30 |
| 12 | John Surtees | Cooper | 0 | 0 | 4 | -30 |
| 13 | Olivier Gendebien | Lotus | 0 | 0 | 3 | -31 |
| 14 | Jackie Lewis | Cooper | 0 | 0 | 3 | -31 |
| 15 | Jo Bonnier | Porsche | 0 | 0 | 3 | -31 |
| 16 | Graham Hill | BRM | 0 | 0 | 3 | -31 |
| 17 | Roy Salvadori | Cooper | 0 | 0 | 2 | -32 |
1961 schedule
| Race | Date | Winner | 2nd | 3rd | Pole position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1961 Monaco Grand Prix | May 14 | #20 Stirling Moss | Richie Ginther | Phil Hill | Stirling Moss |
| 2 | 1961 Dutch Grand Prix | May 22 | #3 Wolfgang von Trips | Phil Hill | Jim Clark | Phil Hill |
| 3 | 1961 Belgian Grand Prix | Jun 18 | #4 Phil Hill | Wolfgang von Trips | Richie Ginther | Phil Hill |
| 4 | 1961 French Grand Prix | Jul 2 | #50 Giancarlo Baghetti | Dan Gurney | Jim Clark | Phil Hill |
| 5 | 1961 British Grand Prix | Jul 15 | #4 Wolfgang von Trips | Phil Hill | Richie Ginther | Phil Hill |
| 6 | 1961 German Grand Prix | Aug 6 | #7 Stirling Moss | Wolfgang von Trips | Phil Hill | Phil Hill |
| 7 | 1961 Italian Grand Prix | Sep 10 | #2 Phil Hill | Dan Gurney | Bruce McLaren | Wolfgang von Trips |
| 8 | 1961 United States Grand Prix | Oct 8 | #15 Innes Ireland | Dan Gurney | Tony Brooks | Jack Brabham |
1961 Formula 1 world championship
The 1961 Formula 1 season included 8 Grands Prix, featuring teams and drivers competing across iconic circuits. From the opening race in Monaco to the finale in United States, fans followed the action as drivers and teams competed for championship glory.
Championship results
Phil Hill won the Drivers' Championship, representing Ferrari, with a total of 34 points. In the Constructors' Championship, Ferrari claimed victory, finishing the season with 40 points.
Season highlights
- Total races: 8
- Drivers who won a race: 5
- Teams with race victories: 2
- Most wins by a driver: Stirling Moss (2), Phil Hill (2), Wolfgang von Trips (2)
- Most podiums by a driver: Phil Hill (6)