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1961 United States Grand Prix F1 Starting Grid
1961 United States 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
- 8
- Grand Prix
- United States Grand Prix
- Circuit
- Watkins Glen International
- Winner
- Innes Ireland
- Classified drivers
- 19
| Grid | Driver | Constructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Brabham | Cooper | Overheating |
| 2 | Graham Hill | BRM | +1 lap |
| 3 | Stirling Moss | Team Lotus | Engine |
| 4 | Bruce McLaren | Cooper | Finished |
| 5 | Jim Clark | Team Lotus | +4 laps |
| 6 | Tony Brooks | BRM | Finished |
| 7 | Dan Gurney | Porsche | Finished |
| 8 | Innes Ireland | Team Lotus | Finished |
| 9 | John Surtees | Cooper | Engine |
| 10 | Jo Bonnier | Porsche | +2 laps |
| 11 | Masten Gregory | Team Lotus | Gearbox |
| 12 | Roy Salvadori | Cooper | Engine |
| 13 | Peter Ryan | Team Lotus | +4 laps |
| 14 | Walt Hansgen | Cooper | Accident |
| 15 | Olivier Gendebien | Team Lotus | +8 laps |
| 16 | Roger Penske | Cooper | +4 laps |
| 17 | Hap Sharp | Cooper | +7 laps |
| 18 | Jim Hall | Team Lotus | Fuel leak |
| 19 | Lloyd Ruby | Team Lotus | Magneto |