1961 United States Grand Prix
Innes Ireland won ahead of Dan Gurney and Tony Brooks.
Watkins Glen, United States of America · 8 Oct 1961 · Round 8 of 8
Full classification
| Pos | Driver | Team | Grid | Laps | Time / Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P1 | Innes Ireland | Lotus | P8 | 100 | 2:13:45.800 | 9 |
| P2 | Dan Gurney | Porsche | P7 | 100 | +4.300 | 6 |
| P3 | Tony Brooks | BRM | P6 | 100 | +49.000 | 4 |
| P4 | Bruce McLaren | Cooper | P4 | 100 | +58.000 | 3 |
| P5 | Graham Hill | BRM | P2 | 99 | +1 lap | 2 |
| P6 | Jo Bonnier | Porsche | P10 | 98 | +2 laps | 1 |
| P7 | Jim Clark | Lotus | P5 | 96 | +4 laps | — |
| P8 | Roger Penske | Cooper | P16 | 96 | +4 laps | — |
| P9 | Peter Ryan | Lotus | P13 | 96 | +4 laps | — |
| P10 | Hap Sharp | Cooper | P17 | 93 | +7 laps | — |
| P11 | Olivier Gendebien | Lotus | P15 | 92 | +8 laps | — |
| DNF | Roy Salvadori | Cooper | P12 | 96 | Engine | — |
| DNF | Jim Hall | Lotus | P18 | 76 | Fuel leak | — |
| DNF | Lloyd Ruby | Lotus | P19 | 76 | Magneto | — |
| DNF | Stirling Moss | Lotus | P3 | 58 | Engine | — |
| DNF | Jack Brabham | Cooper | P1 | 57 | Overheating | — |
| DNF | Masten Gregory | Lotus | P11 | 23 | Gearbox | — |
| DNF | Walt Hansgen | Cooper | P14 | 14 | Accident | — |
| DNF | John Surtees | Cooper | P9 | 0 | Engine | — |
Frequently asked
Who won the 1961 United States Grand Prix?
Innes Ireland won the 1961 United States Grand Prix driving for Lotus, starting from 8th on the grid.
Where was the 1961 United States Grand Prix held?
The 1961 United States Grand Prix was held at Watkins Glen, United States of America on 8 Oct 1961.
Who finished on the podium at the 1961 United States Grand Prix?
The podium was Innes Ireland (1st), Dan Gurney (2nd) and Tony Brooks (3rd).
Who set the fastest lap at the 1961 United States Grand Prix?
Jack Brabham set the fastest lap of the 1961 United States Grand Prix.
Winner: Innes Ireland. Started first: Jack Brabham.