United States Grand Prix

Round 8 · Watkins Glen, New York State, USA

1961-10-08

Winner: Innes Ireland (Lotus-Climax)

Innes Ireland

Lotus-Climax

Dan Gurney

Porsche · +4.300

Tony Brooks

BRM · +49.000

Who won the 1961 United States Grand Prix?

The 1961 United States Grand Prix was won by Innes Ireland driving for Lotus-Climax, starting from 8th on the grid. Dan Gurney finished second, +4.300 behind, with Tony Brooks completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 9 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 8 of the 1961 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Watkins Glen in New York State, USA. Roger Penske was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 8 positions from P16 to finish P8.

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Race Results

Pos	Driver	Team	Grid	+/-	Time	Status	Pts
1	Innes Ireland	Lotus-Climax	8	▲7	2:13:45.800	Finished	9
2	Dan Gurney	Porsche	7	▲5	+4.300	Finished	6
3	Tony Brooks	BRM	5	▲2	+49.000	Finished	4
4	Bruce McLaren	Cooper-Climax	4	—	+58.000	Finished	3
5	Graham Hill	BRM	2	▼3	—	+1 Lap	2
6	Jo Bonnier	Porsche	10	▲4	—	+2 Laps	1
7	Jim Clark	Lotus-Climax	6	▼1	—	+4 Laps	0
8	Roger Penske	Cooper-Climax	16	▲8	—	+4 Laps	0
9	Peter Ryan	Lotus-Climax	13	▲4	—	+4 Laps	0
10	Hap Sharp	Cooper-Climax	17	▲7	—	+7 Laps	0
11	Masten Gregory	Lotus-Climax	15	▲4	—	+8 Laps	0
11	Olivier Gendebien	Lotus-Climax	15	▲4	—	+8 Laps	0
R	Roy Salvadori	Cooper-Climax	12	—	—	Engine	0
R	Jim Hall	Lotus-Climax	18	—	—	Fuel leak	0
R	Lloyd Ruby	Lotus-Climax	19	—	—	Magneto	0
R	Stirling Moss	Lotus-Climax	3	—	—	Engine	0
R	Jack Brabham	Cooper-Climax	1	—	—	Overheating	0
R	Masten Gregory	Lotus-Climax	11	—	—	Gearbox	0
R	Walt Hansgen	Cooper-Climax	14	—	—	Accident	0
R	John Surtees	Cooper-Climax	9	—	—	Engine	0
W	Ken Miles	Lotus-Climax	—	—	—	Withdrew	0

1961 United States Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 1961 United States Grand Prix?+

Innes Ireland (Lotus-Climax) won the 1961 United States Grand Prix on 1961-10-08 at Watkins Glen.

Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 1961 United States Grand Prix?+

P1: Innes Ireland (Lotus-Climax). P2: Dan Gurney (Porsche), +4.300 behind. P3: Tony Brooks (BRM), +49.000 behind.

Who was on pole position for the 1961 United States Grand Prix?+

Jack Brabham took pole position for the 1961 United States Grand Prix.

Which team won the 1961 United States Grand Prix?+

Lotus-Climax won the 1961 United States Grand Prix with Innes Ireland taking victory.