1.5L Formula Era1.5L NA

1961 F1 Season

Phil Hill · Ferrari · 2 wins from 8 races

World Champion
Phil Hill
Ferrari
Constructors\' Champion
Ferrari
Total Races
8
Champion Wins
2

Season Overview

The 1961 Formula 1 World Championship season featured 8 rounds. Phil Hill won the Drivers' Championship driving for Ferrari, claiming 2 victories throughout the season. The Ferrari team claimed the Constructors' Championship. This season was part of the 1.5L formula era of Formula 1, representing a pivotal chapter in the sport's technical evolution. The championship battle showcased the finest engineering and driving talent of the era, with teams pushing the boundaries of what was technically possible within the regulations. Each race weekend brought new challenges, strategic battles, and moments that would become part of Formula 1's rich history.

Technical Highlights

  • Ferrari dominated with 2 wins from 8 races
  • Phil Hill claimed the Drivers' Championship
  • Naturally aspirated formula

Key Moments

1

Phil Hill wins the 1961 World Championship

2

Ferrari claims 2 victories in 8 rounds

3

Ferrari wins the Constructors' Championship