New Zealander- Championship
- 8th23 pts to the leader
- Points
- 11pts8 rounds started
Bruce McLaren, a New Zealand driver, raced for Cooper-Climax in the 1961 Formula 1 season with car number 2. McLaren was born on 30 August 1937. McLaren finished 8th in the 1961 drivers' championship with 11 points, 1 podium but no wins – 23 points behind champion Phil Hill.
McLaren's best result was 3rd at the Italian Grand Prix. McLaren's teammate was John Surtees; McLaren trailed their qualifying head-to-head 3–5 and led the race head-to-head 5–3.
McLaren scored points in 5 of 8 Grands Prix, with a best run of 3 points finishes in a row. From grid to flag, McLaren gained a net 29 places across 7 classified finishes. McLaren scored 46% of Cooper-Climax's 1961 total of 24 points.
Final 1961 results after 8 rounds. Data: Jolpica F1 API.
Season statistics
Wins
0
win rate
0%
Podiums
1
podium rate
13%
Poles
0
pole rate
Bruce McLaren: quick facts
Short answers about McLaren's 1961 season.
What team did Bruce McLaren drive for in 1961?
Bruce McLaren drove for Cooper-Climax in the 1961 Formula 1 season.
What car number did Bruce McLaren use in 1961?
Bruce McLaren raced with car number 2 in 1961.
How many points did Bruce McLaren score in 1961?
Bruce McLaren scored 11 points in 1961 and finished 8th in the drivers' championship, 23 points behind champion Phil Hill.
How many races did Bruce McLaren win in 1961?
Bruce McLaren did not win a Grand Prix in 1961. McLaren's best result was 3rd at the Italian Grand Prix.
Who was Bruce McLaren's teammate in 1961?
John Surtees was Bruce McLaren's teammate at Cooper-Climax in 1961. McLaren trailed the qualifying head-to-head 3–5 and led the race head-to-head 5–3.
