1961 Formula One season Teams and drivers Teams and drivers

| Entrant | Constructor_ | Chassis | Engine | Tyre | Driver | Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isobele de Tomaso | De Tomaso - Alfa Romeo | F1 | Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.5 L4 | D | Roberto Bussinello | 7 |
| Pescara Racing Team | Cooper - Maserati | T45 | Maserati 6-1500 1.5 L4 | D | Renato Pirocchi | 7 |
| Gaetano Starrabba | Lotus - Maserati | 18 | Maserati 6-1500 1.5 L4 | D | Gaetano Starrabba | 7 |
| Hap Sharp | Cooper - Climax | T53 | Climax FPF 1.5 L4 | D | Hap Sharp | 8 |
| John M. Wyatt III | Cooper - Climax | T53 | Climax FPF 1.5 L4 | D | Roger Penske | 8 |
| J. Wheeler Autosport | Lotus - Climax | 18/21 | Climax FPF 1.5 L4 | D | Peter Ryan | 8 |
| Jim Hall | Lotus - Climax | 18 | Climax FPF 1.5 L4 | D | Jim Hall | 8 |