1961 Formula One season Teams and drivers Teams and drivers

| Entrant | Constructor_ | Chassis | Engine | Tyre | Driver | Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche System Engineering | Porsche | 787 718/2 | Porsche 547/6 1.5 F4 | D | Jo Bonnier | All |
| Porsche System Engineering | Porsche | 787 718/2 | Porsche 547/6 1.5 F4 | D | Dan Gurney | All |
| Porsche System Engineering | Porsche | 787 718/2 | Porsche 547/6 1.5 F4 | D | Hans Herrmann | 1, 6 |
| Scuderia Colonia | Lotus - Climax | 18 | Climax FPF 1.5 L4 | D | Michael May | 1, 4, 6 |
| Scuderia Colonia | Lotus - Climax | 18 | Climax FPF 1.5 L4 | D | Wolfgang Seidel | 3, 5–7 |
| Equipe Nationale Belge | Emeryson - Maserati | 61 | Maserati 6-1500 1.5 L4 | D | Lucien Bianchi | 1 |