1961 Drivers' Standings
| Pos. | Driver | Nationality | Team | Pts. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phil HillHIL | USA | Ferrari | 34 |
| 2 | Wolfgang von TripsVON | GER | Ferrari | 33 |
| 3 | Stirling MossMOS | GBR | Lotus Climax | 21 |
| 3 | Dan GurneyGUR | USA | Porsche | 21 |
| 5 | Richie GintherGIN | USA | Ferrari | 16 |
| 6 | Innes IrelandIRE | GBR | Lotus Climax | 12 |
| 7 | Jim ClarkCLA | GBR | Lotus Climax | 11 |
| 7 | Bruce McLarenMCL | NZL | Cooper Climax | 11 |
| 9 | Giancarlo BaghettiBAG | ITA | Ferrari | 9 |
| 10 | Tony BrooksBRO | GBR | BRM Climax | 6 |
| 11 | Jack BrabhamBRA | AUS | Cooper Climax | 4 |
| 11 | John SurteesSUR | GBR | Cooper Climax | 4 |
| 13 | Olivier GendebienGEN | BEL | Lotus Climax | 3 |
| 13 | Jackie Lewis LEW | GBR | Cooper Climax | 3 |
| 13 | Jo BonnierBON | SWE | Porsche | 3 |
| 13 | Graham HillHIL | GBR | BRM Climax | 3 |
| 17 | Roy SalvadoriSAL | GBR | Cooper Climax | 2 |