Porsche
Dan Gurney finished P4 in the 1961 World Drivers' Championship with 21 points. Across 8 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 | Porsche | 11 | P5 | 2 | +2 Laps |
| 2 | Dutch Grand Prix | Porsche | 6 | P10 | +1 Lap | |
| 3 | Belgian Grand Prix | Porsche | 10 | P6 | 1 | Finished |
| 4 | French Grand Prix | Porsche | 5 | P2 | 6 | Finished |
| 5 | British Grand Prix | Porsche | 12 | P7 |
| +1 Lap |
| 6 | German Grand Prix | Porsche | 7 | P7 | Finished |
| 7 | Italian Grand Prix | Porsche | 12 | P2 | 6 | Finished |
| 8 | United States Grand Prix | Porsche | 7 | P2 | 6 | Finished |