American- Championship
- 4th13 pts to the leader
- Points
- 21pts8 rounds started
Dan Gurney, an American driver, raced for Porsche in the 1961 Formula 1 season with car number 12. Gurney was born on 13 April 1931. Gurney finished 4th in the 1961 drivers' championship with 21 points, 3 podiums but no wins – 13 points behind champion Phil Hill.
Gurney's best result was 2nd, achieved 3 times, most recently at the United States Grand Prix. Gurney's teammate was Jo Bonnier; Gurney trailed their qualifying head-to-head 3–5 and led the race head-to-head 7–1.
Gurney scored points in 5 of 8 Grands Prix. From grid to flag, Gurney gained a net 29 places across 8 classified finishes. Gurney scored 88% of Porsche's 1961 total of 24 points.
Final 1961 results after 8 rounds. Data: Jolpica F1 API.
Season statistics
Wins
0
win rate
0%
Podiums
3
podium rate
38%
Poles
0
pole rate
Dan Gurney: quick facts
Short answers about Gurney's 1961 season.
What team did Dan Gurney drive for in 1961?
Dan Gurney drove for Porsche in the 1961 Formula 1 season.
What car number did Dan Gurney use in 1961?
Dan Gurney raced with car number 12 in 1961.
How many points did Dan Gurney score in 1961?
Dan Gurney scored 21 points in 1961 and finished 4th in the drivers' championship, 13 points behind champion Phil Hill.
How many races did Dan Gurney win in 1961?
Dan Gurney did not win a Grand Prix in 1961. Gurney's best result was 2nd at the United States Grand Prix.
Who was Dan Gurney's teammate in 1961?
Jo Bonnier was Dan Gurney's teammate at Porsche in 1961. Gurney trailed the qualifying head-to-head 3–5 and led the race head-to-head 7–1.
