The 1961 Formula One season was the 12th season of FIA Formula One motor racing. It featured the 1961 World Championship of Drivers and the 1961 International Cup for F1 Manufacturers, which were contested concurrently from May 14 to October 8 over an eight race series. The season also included numerous non-championship races for Formula One cars.
Phil Hill of Ferrari won his only Driver's Championship after his teammate and rival Wolfgang von Trips was killed at the Italian Grand Prix, the penultimate race of the season. Ferrari won its first F1 manufacturers' title.
Read more about 1961 Formula One Season: Season Summary, Season Review, Teams and Drivers, 1961 World Championship of Drivers – Final Standings, 1961 International Cup For F1 Manufacturers – Final Standings, Non-Championship Races Review, Non-Championship Race Results
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