Ferrari
Richie Ginther finished P5 in the 1961 World Drivers' Championship with 16 points. Across 7 races: 0 wins, 3 podiums and 0 pole positions, with a best finish of P2.
| Round | Race | Team | Grid | Finish | Points | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco Grand Prix | Ferrari | 2 | P2 | 6 | Finished |
| 2 | Dutch Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | P5 | 2 | Finished |
| 3 | Belgian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 5 | P3 | 4 | Finished |
| 4 | French Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | P15 | Oil pressure | |
| 5 | British Grand Prix | Ferrari | 2 |
| P3 |
| 4 |
| Finished |
| 6 | German Grand Prix | Ferrari | 14 | P8 | Finished |
| 7 | Italian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | P14 | Engine |