F1 1961 Driver Standings
Championship order, points and wins at a glance. Select a season, then open any driver for full profile and stats.
| Pos | # | Driver | Team | Pts | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | Phil Hill | Scuderia Ferrari | 34 | 2 |
| 2 | — | Wolfgang von Trips | Scuderia Ferrari | 33 | 2 |
| 3 | — | Stirling Moss | — | 21 | 2 |
| 4 | — | Dan Gurney | Porsche | 21 | 0 |
| 5 | — | Richie Ginther | Scuderia Ferrari | 16 | 0 |
| 6 | — | Innes Ireland | Team Lotus | 12 | 1 |
| 7 | — | Jim Clark | Team Lotus | 11 | 0 |
| 8 | — | Bruce McLaren | Cooper Car Company | 11 | 0 |
| 9 | — | Giancarlo Baghetti | — | 9 | 1 |
| 10 | — | Tony Brooks | British Racing Motors | 6 | 0 |
| 11 | — | Jack Brabham | Cooper Car Company | 4 | 0 |
| 12 | — | John Surtees | Cooper Car Company | 4 | 0 |
| 13 | — | Jackie Lewis | — | 3 | 0 |
| 13 | — | Olivier Gendebien | Team Lotus | 3 | 0 |
| 15 | — | Jo Bonnier | Porsche | 3 | 0 |
| 15 | — | Graham Hill | British Racing Motors | 3 | 0 |
| 17 | — | Roy Salvadori | Cooper Car Company | 2 | 0 |
Frequently asked
Who won the 1961 F1 World Championship?
Phil Hill won the 1961 Formula 1 World Drivers' Championship with 34 points and 2 wins, driving for Scuderia Ferrari.
Who finished second in the 1961 F1 championship?
Wolfgang von Trips finished second with 33 points.