P7
Championship
0
Wins
2
Podiums
0
Poles
11
Points
5
DNFs
Season Snapshot
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Jim Clark contested 8 grands prix in 1961 for Lotus-Climax and finished P7 in the World Drivers' Championship. The season produced 11 points, 0 wins, 2 podiums, and 0 pole positions.
Their best result came at the Dutch Grand Prix, where Jim Clark finished P3. Across the year, they scored in 3 races and reached the flag in 8 classified finishes, with 5 DNFs.
Average classified finish
P10.6
Podium rate
25.0%
Net positions gained
-17
Race Results
P10
R1Grid 3+11 Laps
P3
4 pts
R2Grid 11
P12
R3Grid 16+6 Laps
P3
4 pts
R4Grid 9
P18
R5Grid 8Oil leak
P4
3 pts
R6Grid 8
P28
R7Grid 7Accident
P7
R8Grid 6+4 Laps
| Rnd | Race | Quali | Grid | Finish | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Circuit de Monaco | - | 3 | 10 | -7 | - |
| 2 | Circuit Park Zandvoort | - | 11 | 3 | +8 | 4 |
| 3 | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | - | 16 | 12 | +4 | - |
| 4 | Reims-Gueux | - | 9 | 3 | +6 | 4 |
| 5 | Aintree | - | 8 | 18 | -10 | - |
| 6 | Nürburgring | - | 8 | 4 | +4 | 3 |
| 7 | Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | - | 7 | 28 | -21 | - |
| 8 | Watkins Glen | - | 6 | 7 | -1 | - |
Points Accumulation
R1R8
Jim Clark 1961 season FAQ
How did Jim Clark finish in the 1961 F1 standings?
Jim Clark finished P7 in the 1961 World Drivers' Championship with Lotus-Climax.
How many races did Jim Clark win in 1961?
Jim Clark won 0 races in 1961, with 2 podiums and 0 pole positions.
What was Jim Clark's best result in 1961?
Jim Clark's best 1961 result was P3 at the Dutch Grand Prix.