1961 Formula One season Teams and drivers Teams and drivers

| Entrant | Constructor_ | Chassis | Engine | Tyre | Driver | Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC | Ferrari | 156 | Ferrari 178 1.5 V6 | D | Wolfgang von Trips | 1–7 |
| Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC | Ferrari | 156 | Ferrari 178 1.5 V6 | D | Olivier Gendebien | 3 |
| Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC | Ferrari | 156 | Ferrari 178 1.5 V6 | D | Willy Mairesse | 6 |
| Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC | Ferrari | 156 | Ferrari 178 1.5 V6 | D | Ricardo Rodríguez | 7 |
| Scuderia Serenissima | Cooper - Maserati | T51 | Maserati 6-1500 1.5 L4 | D | Maurice Trintignant | 1, 3–4, 6–7 |
| Scuderia Serenissima | De Tomaso - OSCA | F1 | OSCA 372 1.5 L4 | D | Giorgio Scarlatti | 4 |
| Scuderia Serenissima | De Tomaso - Alfa Romeo | F1 | Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.5 L4 | D | Nino Vaccarella | 7 |