Nürburgring · Nürburg, Germany
Stirling Moss won the 1961 German Grand Prix for Lotus-Climax, finishing 21.400 seconds ahead of Wolfgang von Trips (Ferrari), with Phil Hill (Ferrari) completing the podium. Phil Hill had taken pole position.
It was round 6 of 8 of the 1961 Formula 1 World Championship, held at Nürburgring in Nürburg, Germany on 6 August 1961.
After round 6, Wolfgang von Trips led the 1961 drivers' championship on 33 points, 4 ahead of Phil Hill. Ferrari led the constructors' standings on 42 points.
The 1961 German Grand Prix took place on 6 August 1961. It was round 6 of 8 of the 1961 Formula 1 calendar.
The 1961 German Grand Prix was held at Nürburgring in Nürburg, Germany.
Stirling Moss won the 1961 German Grand Prix for Lotus-Climax, ahead of Wolfgang von Trips and .
| Pos | Driver | Time / gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Phil Hill (Ferrari) started from pole position.
| 9 |
| 2 | +21.400 | 6 |
| 3 | +22.500 | 4 |
| 4 | +1:17.100 | 3 |
| 5 | +1:53.100 | 2 |
| 6 | +2:41.400 | 1 |
| 7 | +3:23.100 | – |
| 8 | +5:23.100 | – |
| 9 | +5:23.700 | – |
| 10 | +12:11.500 | – |
| 11 | +1 Lap | – |
| 12 | +1 Lap | – |
| 13 | +1 Lap | – |
| 14 | +1 Lap | – |
| 15 | +2 Laps | – |
| 16 | +2 Laps | – |
| R | Accident | – |
| R | Engine | – |
| R | Not classified | – |
| R | Engine | – |
| R | Engine | – |
| R | Engine | – |
| R | Handling | – |
| R | Accident | – |
| R | Heat shield fire | – |
| R | Accident | – |
| W | Withdrew | – |
| W | Withdrew | – |
| W | Withdrew | – |
| W | Withdrew | – |
| W | Withdrew | – |
| W | Withdrew | – |
| W | Withdrew | – |