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1961 - Grand Prix of Germany

The history of Formula One has its roots in the European Grand Prix motor racing of the 1920s and 1930s. However, the foundation of Formula One began in 1946 with the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile's (FIA) standardisation of rules. A World Drivers' Championship followed in 1950.

FIA Formula 1 Racing Champions

FIA Formula 1 Racing by Year

1961 - Grand Prix of Germany

Race Name - Grand Prix of Germany
Date - 8/6/1961
Race Track - Nurburgring
Number of Starting Cars - 26
Laps Run - 15
Pole Winner Phil Hill
Average Race Speed - 148.546 kph
Lead Changes - 2 Leader(s) with 1 Lead Changes
Lap Leader - Stirling Moss
Race Number - 6


Fin St Driver Sponsor (Owner) Chassis Engine
1 3 Stirling Moss Rob Walker Racing Team Lotus Mk18/21 Climax 1.5 L4
1 3 Stirling Moss Rob Walker Racing Team Lotus Mk18/21 Climax 1.5 L4
1 3 Stirling Moss Rob Walker Racing Team Lotus Mk18/21 Climax 1.5 L4
1 3 Stirling Moss Rob Walker Racing Team Lotus Mk18/21 Climax 1.5 L4
2 5 Wolfgang von Trips Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC Ferrari 156 Ferrari 178
2 5 Wolfgang von Trips Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC Ferrari 156 Ferrari 178
2 5 Wolfgang von Trips Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC Ferrari 156 Ferrari 178
2 5 Wolfgang von Trips Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC Ferrari 156 Ferrari 178
3 1 Phil Hill Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC Ferrari 156 Ferrari 178
3 1 Phil Hill Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC Ferrari 156 Ferrari 178
3 1 Phil Hill Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC Ferrari 156 Ferrari 178
3 1 Phil Hill Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC Ferrari 156 Ferrari 178
4 8 Jim Clark Team Lotus Lotus 21 Climax 1.5 L4
4 8 Jim Clark Team Lotus Lotus 21 Climax 1.5 L4
4 8 Jim Clark Team Lotus Lotus 21 Climax 1.5 L4
4 8 Jim Clark Team Lotus Lotus 21 Climax 1.5 L4
5 10 John Surtees Yeoman Credit Racing Team Cooper T53 Climax 1.5 L4
5 10 John Surtees Yeoman Credit Racing Team Cooper T53 Climax 1.5 L4
5 10 John Surtees Yeoman Credit Racing Team Cooper T53 Climax 1.5 L4
5 10 John Surtees Yeoman Credit Racing Team Cooper T53 Climax 1.5 L4
6 12 Bruce McLaren Cooper Car Company Cooper T55 Climax 1.5 L4
6 12 Bruce McLaren Cooper Car Company Cooper T55 Climax 1.5 L4
6 12 Bruce McLaren Cooper Car Company Cooper T55 Climax 1.5 L4
6 12 Bruce McLaren Cooper Car Company Cooper T55 Climax 1.5 L4
7 7 Dan Gurney Porsche System Engineering Porsche 718 Porsche 1.5 B4
7 7 Dan Gurney Porsche System Engineering Porsche 718 Porsche 1.5 B4
7 7 Dan Gurney Porsche System Engineering Porsche 718 Porsche 1.5 B4
7 7 Dan Gurney Porsche System Engineering Porsche 718 Porsche 1.5 B4
8 14 Richie Ginther Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC Ferrari 156 Ferrari 178
8 14 Richie Ginther Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC Ferrari 156 Ferrari 178
8 14 Richie Ginther Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC Ferrari 156 Ferrari 178
8 14 Richie Ginther Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC Ferrari 156 Ferrari 178
9 18 Jackie Lewis HL Motors Cooper T53 Climax 1.5 L4
9 18 Jackie Lewis HL Motors Cooper T53 Climax 1.5 L4
9 18 Jackie Lewis HL Motors Cooper T53 Climax 1.5 L4
9 18 Jackie Lewis HL Motors Cooper T53 Climax 1.5 L4
10 15 Roy Salvadori Yeoman Credit Racing Team Cooper T53 Climax 1.5 L4
10 15 Roy Salvadori Yeoman Credit Racing Team Cooper T53 Climax 1.5 L4
10 15 Roy Salvadori Yeoman Credit Racing Team Cooper T53 Climax 1.5 L4
10 15 Roy Salvadori Yeoman Credit Racing Team Cooper T53 Climax 1.5 L4
11 22 Tony Maggs Louise BrydenBrown Lotus Mk18 Climax 1.5 L4
11 22 Tony Maggs Louise BrydenBrown Lotus Mk18 Climax 1.5 L4
11 22 Tony Maggs Louise BrydenBrown Lotus Mk18 Climax 1.5 L4
11 22 Tony Maggs Louise BrydenBrown Lotus Mk18 Climax 1.5 L4
12 24 Ian Burgess Camoradi International Cooper T53 Climax 1.5 L4
12 24 Ian Burgess Camoradi International Cooper T53 Climax 1.5 L4
12 24 Ian Burgess Camoradi International Cooper T53 Climax 1.5 L4
12 24 Ian Burgess Camoradi International Cooper T53 Climax 1.5 L4
13 11 Hans Herrmann Porsche System Engineering Porsche 718 Porsche 1.5 B4
13 11 Hans Herrmann Porsche System Engineering Porsche 718 Porsche 1.5 B4
13 11 Hans Herrmann Porsche System Engineering Porsche 718 Porsche 1.5 B4
13 11 Hans Herrmann Porsche System Engineering Porsche 718 Porsche 1.5 B4
14 17 Carel Godin de Beaufort Ecurie Maarsbergen Porsche 718 Porsche 1.5 B4
14 17 Carel Godin de Beaufort Ecurie Maarsbergen Porsche 718 Porsche 1.5 B4
14 17 Carel Godin de Beaufort Ecurie Maarsbergen Porsche 718 Porsche 1.5 B4
14 17 Carel Godin de Beaufort Ecurie Maarsbergen Porsche 718 Porsche 1.5 B4
15 20 Tony Marsh Tony Marsh Lotus Mk18 Climax 1.5 L4
15 20 Tony Marsh Tony Marsh Lotus Mk18 Climax 1.5 L4
15 20 Tony Marsh Tony Marsh Lotus Mk18 Climax 1.5 L4
15 20 Tony Marsh Tony Marsh Lotus Mk18 Climax 1.5 L4
16 25 Gerry Ashmore Gerry Ashmore Lotus Mk18 Climax 1.5 L4
16 25 Gerry Ashmore Gerry Ashmore Lotus Mk18 Climax 1.5 L4
16 25 Gerry Ashmore Gerry Ashmore Lotus Mk18 Climax 1.5 L4
16 25 Gerry Ashmore Gerry Ashmore Lotus Mk18 Climax 1.5 L4
17 13 Willy Mairesse Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC Ferrari 156 Ferrari 178
17 13 Willy Mairesse Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC Ferrari 156 Ferrari 178
17 13 Willy Mairesse Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC Ferrari 156 Ferrari 178
17 13 Willy Mairesse Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC Ferrari 156 Ferrari 178
18 21 Maurice Trintignant Scuderia Serenissima Cooper T51 Maserati 1.5 L4
18 21 Maurice Trintignant Scuderia Serenissima Cooper T51 Maserati 1.5 L4
18 21 Maurice Trintignant Scuderia Serenissima Cooper T51 Maserati 1.5 L4
18 21 Maurice Trintignant Scuderia Serenissima Cooper T51 Maserati 1.5 L4
19 26 Bernard Collomb Bernard Collomb Cooper T53 Climax 1.5 L4
19 26 Bernard Collomb Bernard Collomb Cooper T53 Climax 1.5 L4
19 26 Bernard Collomb Bernard Collomb Cooper T53 Climax 1.5 L4
19 26 Bernard Collomb Bernard Collomb Cooper T53 Climax 1.5 L4
20 19 Lorenzo Bandini Scuderia Centro Sud Cooper T53 Maserati 1.5 L4
20 19 Lorenzo Bandini Scuderia Centro Sud Cooper T53 Maserati 1.5 L4
20 19 Lorenzo Bandini Scuderia Centro Sud Cooper T53 Maserati 1.5 L4
20 19 Lorenzo Bandini Scuderia Centro Sud Cooper T53 Maserati 1.5 L4
21 9 Tony Brooks Owen Racing Organisation BRM P48/57 Climax 1.5 L4
21 9 Tony Brooks Owen Racing Organisation BRM P48/57 Climax 1.5 L4
21 9 Tony Brooks Owen Racing Organisation BRM P48/57 Climax 1.5 L4
21 9 Tony Brooks Owen Racing Organisation BRM P48/57 Climax 1.5 L4
22 4 Jo Bonnier Porsche System Engineering Porsche 718 Porsche 1.5 B4
22 4 Jo Bonnier Porsche System Engineering Porsche 718 Porsche 1.5 B4
22 4 Jo Bonnier Porsche System Engineering Porsche 718 Porsche 1.5 B4
22 4 Jo Bonnier Porsche System Engineering Porsche 718 Porsche 1.5 B4
23 23 Wolfgang Seidel Scuderia Colonia Lotus Mk18 Climax 1.5 L4
23 23 Wolfgang Seidel Scuderia Colonia Lotus Mk18 Climax 1.5 L4
23 23 Wolfgang Seidel Scuderia Colonia Lotus Mk18 Climax 1.5 L4
23 23 Wolfgang Seidel Scuderia Colonia Lotus Mk18 Climax 1.5 L4
24 16 Graham Hill Owen Racing Organisation BRM P48/57 Climax 1.5 L4
24 16 Graham Hill Owen Racing Organisation BRM P48/57 Climax 1.5 L4
24 16 Graham Hill Owen Racing Organisation BRM P48/57 Climax 1.5 L4
24 16 Graham Hill Owen Racing Organisation BRM P48/57 Climax 1.5 L4
25 6 Innes Ireland Team Lotus Lotus 21 Climax 1.5 L4
25 6 Innes Ireland Team Lotus Lotus 21 Climax 1.5 L4
25 6 Innes Ireland Team Lotus Lotus 21 Climax 1.5 L4
25 6 Innes Ireland Team Lotus Lotus 21 Climax 1.5 L4
26 2 Jack Brabham Cooper Car Company Cooper T58 Climax 1.5 V8
26 2 Jack Brabham Cooper Car Company Cooper T58 Climax 1.5 V8
26 2 Jack Brabham Cooper Car Company Cooper T58 Climax 1.5 V8
26 2 Jack Brabham Cooper Car Company Cooper T58 Climax 1.5 V8
27 27 Michael May Scuderia Colonia Lotus Mk18 Climax 1.5 L4
27 27 Michael May Scuderia Colonia Lotus Mk18 Climax 1.5 L4
27 27 Michael May Scuderia Colonia Lotus Mk18 Climax 1.5 L4
27 27 Michael May Scuderia Colonia Lotus Mk18 Climax 1.5 L4