Ferrari → Lotus-Climax
Olivier Gendebien terminó P14 en el Campeonato del Mundo de 1961 con 3 puntos. En 4 carreras: 0 victorias, 0 podios y 0 pole positions — mejor resultado P4.
| Round | Race | Team | Grid | Finish | Points | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Belgian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | P4 | 3 | Finished |
| 4 | French Grand Prix | Emeryson | — | P30 | Withdrew | |
| 5 | British Grand Prix | Emeryson | — | P31 | Withdrew | |
| 8 | United States Grand Prix | Lotus-Climax | 15 | P11 | +8 Laps |