Season 1961
The 1961 Formula 1 season was contested over 8 races. The champion was Phil Hill, with 34 points; the constructors' champion was Ferrari.
Races
| Round | Grand Prix | Date | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco Grand Prix | May 14, 1961 | Stirling Moss |
| 2 | Dutch Grand Prix | May 22, 1961 | Wolfgang von Trips |
| 3 | Belgian Grand Prix | Jun 18, 1961 | Phil Hill |
| 4 | French Grand Prix | Jul 2, 1961 | Giancarlo Baghetti |
| 5 | British Grand Prix | Jul 15, 1961 | Wolfgang von Trips |
| 6 | German Grand Prix | Aug 6, 1961 | Stirling Moss |
| 7 | Italian Grand Prix | Sep 10, 1961 | Phil Hill |
| 8 | United States Grand Prix | Oct 8, 1961 | Innes Ireland |
Drivers' championship
| Pos. | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phil Hill | 34 |
| 2 | Wolfgang von Trips | 33 |
| 3 | Stirling Moss | 21 |
| 4 | Dan Gurney | 21 |
| 5 | Richie Ginther | 16 |
| 6 | Innes Ireland | 12 |
| 7 | Jim Clark | 11 |
| 8 | Bruce McLaren | 11 |
| 9 | Giancarlo Baghetti | 9 |
| 10 | Tony Brooks | 6 |
Season review
- Most wins: Stirling Moss (2)
- Most poles: Phil Hill (5)
- Most podiums: Phil Hill (6)