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1961 British Grand Prix F1 Starting Grid
1961 British 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
- 5
- Grand Prix
- British Grand Prix
- Circuit
- Aintree Motor Racing Circuit
- Winner
- Wolfgang von Trips
- Classified drivers
- 30
| Grid | Driver | Constructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phil Hill | Ferrari | Finished |
| 2 | Richie Ginther | Ferrari | Finished |
| 3 | Jo Bonnier | Porsche | Finished |
| 4 | Wolfgang von Trips | Ferrari | Finished |
| 5 | Stirling Moss | Team Lotus | Brakes |
| 6 | Tony Brooks | BRM | +2 laps |
| 7 | Innes Ireland | Team Lotus | +3 laps |
| 8 | Jim Clark | Team Lotus | Oil leak |
| 9 | Jack Brabham | Cooper | Finished |
| 10 | John Surtees | Cooper | Differential |
| 11 | Graham Hill | BRM | Engine |
| 12 | Dan Gurney | Porsche | +1 lap |
| 13 | Roy Salvadori | Cooper | Finished |
| 14 | Bruce McLaren | Cooper | +1 lap |
| 15 | Jackie Lewis | Cooper | Handling |
| 16 | Masten Gregory | Cooper | +4 laps |
| 17 | Henry Taylor | Team Lotus | Accident |
| 18 | Carel Godin de Beaufort | Porsche | +6 laps |
| 19 | Giancarlo Baghetti | Ferrari | Accident |
| 20 | Jack Fairman | Ferguson | Push start in pits |