P8
Championship
0
Wins
1
Podiums
0
Poles
11
Points
2
DNFs
Season Snapshot
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Bruce McLaren contested 8 grands prix in 1961 for Cooper-Climax and finished P8 in the World Drivers' Championship. The season produced 11 points, 0 wins, 1 podium, and 0 pole positions.
Their best result came at the Italian Grand Prix, where Bruce McLaren finished P3. Across the year, they scored in 5 races and reached the flag in 8 classified finishes, with 2 DNFs.
Average classified finish
P7.8
Podium rate
12.5%
Net positions gained
+26
Race Results
P6
1 pts
R1Grid 7+5 Laps
P12
R2Grid 14+2 Laps
P18
R3Grid 15Ignition
P5
2 pts
R4Grid 8
P8
R5Grid 14+1 Lap
P6
1 pts
R6Grid 12
P3
4 pts
R7Grid 14
P4
R8Grid 4
| Rnd | Race | Quali | Grid | Finish | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Circuit de Monaco | - | 7 | 6 | +1 | 1 |
| 2 | Circuit Park Zandvoort | - | 14 | 12 | +2 | - |
| 3 | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | - | 15 | 18 | -3 | - |
| 4 | Reims-Gueux | - | 8 | 5 | +3 | 2 |
| 5 | Aintree | - | 14 | 8 | +6 | - |
| 6 | Nürburgring | - | 12 | 6 | +6 | 1 |
| 7 | Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | - | 14 | 3 | +11 | 4 |
| 8 | Watkins Glen | - | 4 | 4 | ±0 | 3 |
Points Accumulation
R1R8
Bruce McLaren 1961 season FAQ
How did Bruce McLaren finish in the 1961 F1 standings?
Bruce McLaren finished P8 in the 1961 World Drivers' Championship with Cooper-Climax.
How many races did Bruce McLaren win in 1961?
Bruce McLaren won 0 races in 1961, with 1 podium and 0 pole positions.
What was Bruce McLaren's best result in 1961?
Bruce McLaren's best 1961 result was P3 at the Italian Grand Prix.
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Italian Grand Prix 1961
Bruce McLaren finished P3
United States Grand Prix 1961
Bruce McLaren finished P4
French Grand Prix 1961
Bruce McLaren finished P5