Phil Hill won the 1961 Belgian Grand Prix for Ferrari, finishing 0.700 seconds ahead of Wolfgang von Trips (Ferrari), with Richie Ginther (Ferrari) completing the podium. Hill had also started from pole position.
It was round 3 of 8 of the 1961 Formula 1 World Championship, held at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Spa, Belgium on 18 June 1961.
After round 3, Phil Hill led the 1961 drivers' championship on 19 points, 1 ahead of Wolfgang von Trips. Ferrari led the constructors' standings on 24 points.
1961 Belgian Grand Prix: quick facts
When was the 1961 Belgian Grand Prix?
The 1961 Belgian Grand Prix took place on 18 June 1961. It was round 3 of 8 of the 1961 Formula 1 calendar.
Where was the 1961 Belgian Grand Prix held?
The 1961 Belgian Grand Prix was held at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Spa, Belgium.