Cooper-Climax
Jack Brabham finished P11 in the 1961 World Drivers' Championship with 4 points. Across 8 races: 0 wins, 0 podiums and 1 pole position, with a best finish of P4.
| Round | Race | Team | Grid | Finish | Points | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco Grand Prix | Cooper-Climax | 21 | P15 | Ignition | |
| 2 | Dutch Grand Prix | Cooper-Climax | 7 | P6 | 1 | Finished |
| 3 | Belgian Grand Prix | Cooper-Climax | 11 | P17 | Engine | |
| 4 | French Grand Prix | Cooper-Climax | 14 | P22 | Oil pressure | |
| 5 | British Grand Prix | Cooper-Climax | 9 |
| P4 |
| 3 |
| Finished |
| 6 | German Grand Prix | Cooper-Climax | 2 | P26 | Accident |
| 7 | Italian Grand Prix | Cooper-Climax | 10 | P22 | Overheating |
| 8 | United States Grand Prix | Cooper-Climax | 1 | P16 | Overheating |