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1961 Belgian Grand Prix F1 Starting Grid
1961 Belgian Grand Prix Formula 1 starting grid with driver, constructor, circuit, and season details.
Browse the full classification, related season, driver, team, circuit, and championship history.
- Season
- 1961
- Round
- 3
- Grand Prix
- Belgian Grand Prix
- Circuit
- Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
- Winner
- Phil Hill
- Classified drivers
- 21
| Grid | Driver | Constructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phil Hill | Ferrari | Finished |
| 2 | Wolfgang von Trips | Ferrari | Finished |
| 3 | Olivier Gendebien | Ferrari | Finished |
| 4 | John Surtees | Cooper | Finished |
| 5 | Richie Ginther | Ferrari | Finished |
| 6 | Graham Hill | BRM | Ignition |
| 7 | Tony Brooks | BRM | +6 laps |
| 8 | Stirling Moss | Team Lotus | Finished |
| 9 | Jo Bonnier | Porsche | Finished |
| 10 | Dan Gurney | Porsche | Finished |
| 11 | Jack Brabham | Cooper | Engine |
| 12 | Masten Gregory | Cooper | +1 lap |
| 13 | Jackie Lewis | Cooper | +1 lap |
| 14 | Carel Godin de Beaufort | Porsche | +2 laps |
| 15 | Bruce McLaren | Cooper | Ignition |
| 16 | Innes Ireland | Team Lotus | Engine |
| 17 | Lorenzo Bandini | Cooper | Wheel bearing |
| 18 | Jim Clark | Team Lotus | +6 laps |
| 19 | Willy Mairesse | Team Lotus | Ignition |
| 20 | Maurice Trintignant | Cooper | Gearbox |