1961 Formula One season Teams and drivers Teams and drivers

| Entrant | Constructor_ | Chassis | Engine | Tyre | Driver | Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Car Company | Cooper - Climax | T55 T58 | Climax FPF 1.5 L4 Climax FWMV 1.5 V8 | D | Jack Brabham | All |
| Cooper Car Company | Cooper - Climax | T55 T58 | Climax FPF 1.5 L4 Climax FWMV 1.5 V8 | D | Bruce McLaren | All |
| Team Lotus | Lotus - Climax | 21 18 18/21 | Climax FPF 1.5 L4 | D | Jim Clark | All |
| Team Lotus | Lotus - Climax | 21 18 18/21 | Climax FPF 1.5 L4 | D | Innes Ireland | 1, 3–8 |
| Team Lotus | Lotus - Climax | 21 18 18/21 | Climax FPF 1.5 L4 | D | Trevor Taylor | 2 |
| Team Lotus | Lotus - Climax | 21 18 18/21 | Climax FPF 1.5 L4 | D | Willy Mairesse | 4 |