P12
Championship
0
Wins
0
Podiums
0
Poles
4
Points
5
DNFs
Season Snapshot
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John Surtees contested 8 grands prix in 1961 for Cooper-Climax and finished P12 in the World Drivers' Championship. The season produced 4 points, 0 wins, 0 podiums, and 0 pole positions.
Their best result came at the Belgian Grand Prix, where John Surtees finished P5. Across the year, they scored in 2 races and reached the flag in 8 classified finishes, with 5 DNFs.
Average classified finish
P15.3
Podium rate
0.0%
Net positions gained
-42
Race Results
P11
R1Grid 12Engine
P7
R2Grid 9
P5
2 pts
R3Grid 4
P24
R4Grid 7Accident
P25
R5Grid 10Differential
P5
2 pts
R6Grid 10
P26
R7Grid 19Accident
P19
R8Grid 9Engine
| Rnd | Race | Quali | Grid | Finish | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Circuit de Monaco | - | 12 | 11 | +1 | - |
| 2 | Circuit Park Zandvoort | - | 9 | 7 | +2 | - |
| 3 | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | - | 4 | 5 | -1 | 2 |
| 4 | Reims-Gueux | - | 7 | 24 | -17 | - |
| 5 | Aintree | - | 10 | 25 | -15 | - |
| 6 | Nürburgring | - | 10 | 5 | +5 | 2 |
| 7 | Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | - | 19 | 26 | -7 | - |
| 8 | Watkins Glen | - | 9 | 19 | -10 | - |
Points Accumulation
R1R8
John Surtees 1961 season FAQ
How did John Surtees finish in the 1961 F1 standings?
John Surtees finished P12 in the 1961 World Drivers' Championship with Cooper-Climax.
How many races did John Surtees win in 1961?
John Surtees won 0 races in 1961, with 0 podiums and 0 pole positions.
What was John Surtees's best result in 1961?
John Surtees's best 1961 result was P5 at the Belgian Grand Prix.