Who won the 1961 British Grand Prix?
The 1961 British Grand Prix was won by Wolfgang von Trips driving for Ferrari, starting from 4th on the grid. Phil Hill finished second, +46.000 behind, with Richie Ginther completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 15 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 5 of the 1961 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Aintree in Liverpool, UK. Tony Maggs was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 11 positions from P24 to finish P13.
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1961 British Grand Prix — FAQ
Who won the 1961 British Grand Prix?+
Wolfgang von Trips (Ferrari) won the 1961 British Grand Prix on 1961-07-15 at Aintree.
Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 1961 British Grand Prix?+
P1: Wolfgang von Trips (Ferrari). P2: Phil Hill (Ferrari), +46.000 behind. P3: Richie Ginther (Ferrari), +46.800 behind.
Who was on pole position for the 1961 British Grand Prix?+
Phil Hill took pole position for the 1961 British Grand Prix.
Which team won the 1961 British Grand Prix?+
Ferrari won the 1961 British Grand Prix with Wolfgang von Trips taking victory.