Monaco Grand Prix

Round 1 · Circuit de Monaco, Monte Carlo, Monaco

1961-05-14

Winner: Stirling Moss (Lotus-Climax)

P1
Stirling Moss
Lotus-Climax
P2
Richie Ginther
Ferrari · +3.600
P3
Phil Hill
Ferrari · +41.300

Who won the 1961 Monaco Grand Prix?

The 1961 Monaco Grand Prix was won by Stirling Moss driving for Lotus-Climax, starting from pole position. Richie Ginther finished second, +3.600 behind, with Phil Hill completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 8 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 1 of the 1961 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Circuit de Monaco in Monte Carlo, Monaco. Maurice Trintignant was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 9 positions from P16 to finish P7.

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Race Results

PosDriverPts
1Stirling Moss9
2Richie Ginther6
3Phil Hill4
4Wolfgang von Trips3
5Dan Gurney2
6Bruce McLaren1
7Maurice Trintignant0
8Cliff Allison0
9Hans Herrmann0
10Jim Clark0
11John Surtees0
12Jo Bonnier0
13Tony Brooks0
RMichael May0
RJack Brabham0
RGraham Hill0
WInnes Ireland0

1961 Monaco Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 1961 Monaco Grand Prix?+
Stirling Moss (Lotus-Climax) won the 1961 Monaco Grand Prix on 1961-05-14 at Circuit de Monaco.
Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 1961 Monaco Grand Prix?+
P1: Stirling Moss (Lotus-Climax). P2: Richie Ginther (Ferrari), +3.600 behind. P3: Phil Hill (Ferrari), +41.300 behind.
Who was on pole position for the 1961 Monaco Grand Prix?+
Stirling Moss took pole position for the 1961 Monaco Grand Prix.
Which team won the 1961 Monaco Grand Prix?+
Lotus-Climax won the 1961 Monaco Grand Prix with Stirling Moss taking victory.