P6
Championship
1
Wins
1
Podiums
0
Poles
12
Points
4
DNFs
Season Snapshot
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Innes Ireland contested 7 grands prix in 1961 for Lotus-Climax and finished P6 in the World Drivers' Championship. The season produced 12 points, 1 win, 1 podium, and 0 pole positions.
Their best result came at the United States Grand Prix, where Innes Ireland finished P1. Across the year, they scored in 2 races and reached the flag in 7 classified finishes, with 4 DNFs.
Average classified finish
P14.3
Podium rate
14.3%
Net positions gained
-25
Race Results
P17
R1Grid -Withdrew
P19
R3Grid 18Engine
P4
3 pts
R4Grid 10
P10
R5Grid 7+3 Laps
P25
R6Grid 6Heat shield fire
P24
R7Grid 9Chassis
P1
R8Grid 8
| Rnd | Race | Quali | Grid | Finish | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Circuit de Monaco | - | - | 17 | +3 | - |
| 3 | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | - | 18 | 19 | -1 | - |
| 4 | Reims-Gueux | - | 10 | 4 | +6 | 3 |
| 5 | Aintree | - | 7 | 10 | -3 | - |
| 6 | Nürburgring | - | 6 | 25 | -19 | - |
| 7 | Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | - | 9 | 24 | -15 | - |
| 8 | Watkins Glen | - | 8 | 1 | +7 | 9 |
Points Accumulation
R1R7
Innes Ireland 1961 season FAQ
How did Innes Ireland finish in the 1961 F1 standings?
Innes Ireland finished P6 in the 1961 World Drivers' Championship with Lotus-Climax.
How many races did Innes Ireland win in 1961?
Innes Ireland won 1 race in 1961, with 1 podium and 0 pole positions.
What was Innes Ireland's best result in 1961?
Innes Ireland's best 1961 result was P1 at the United States Grand Prix.
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United States Grand Prix 1961
Innes Ireland finished P1
French Grand Prix 1961
Innes Ireland finished P4
British Grand Prix 1961
Innes Ireland finished P10