1961 Formula One season Teams and drivers Teams and drivers

| Entrant | Constructor_ | Chassis | Engine | Tyre | Driver | Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UDT Laystall Racing Team | Lotus - Climax | 18 18/21 | Climax FPF 1.5 L4 | D | Cliff Allison | 1, 3 |
| UDT Laystall Racing Team | Lotus - Climax | 18 18/21 | Climax FPF 1.5 L4 | D | Henry Taylor | 1, 3–5, 7 |
| UDT Laystall Racing Team | Lotus - Climax | 18 18/21 | Climax FPF 1.5 L4 | D | Lucien Bianchi | 4–5 |
| UDT Laystall Racing Team | Lotus - Climax | 18 18/21 | Climax FPF 1.5 L4 | D | Juan Manuel Bordeu | 4 |
| UDT Laystall Racing Team | Lotus - Climax | 18 18/21 | Climax FPF 1.5 L4 | D | Masten Gregory | 7–8 |
| Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC | Ferrari | 156 | Ferrari 178 1.5 V6 | D | Richie Ginther | 1–7 |
| Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC | Ferrari | 156 | Ferrari 178 1.5 V6 | D | Phil Hill | 1–7 |