McLaren
Denny Hulme finished P13 in the 1971 World Drivers' Championship with 9 points. Across 10 races: 0 wins, 0 podiums and 0 pole positions, with a best finish of P4.
| Round | Race | Team | Grid | Finish | Points | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South African Grand Prix | McLaren | 7 | P6 | 1 | +1 Lap |
| 2 | Spanish Grand Prix | McLaren | 9 | P5 | 2 | Finished |
| 3 | Monaco Grand Prix | McLaren | 6 | P4 | 3 | Finished |
| 4 | Dutch Grand Prix | McLaren | 14 | P12 | +7 Laps | |
| 5 | French Grand Prix | McLaren | 11 | P21 |
| Ignition |
| 6 | British Grand Prix | McLaren | 8 | P19 | Engine |
| 7 | German Grand Prix | McLaren | 6 | P18 | Fuel leak |
| 8 | Austrian Grand Prix | McLaren | 9 | P21 | Engine |
| 10 | Canadian Grand Prix | McLaren | 10 | P4 | 3 | +1 Lap |
| 11 | United States Grand Prix | McLaren | 3 | P22 | Accident |