British Grand Prix 1961 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Wolfgang von Trips claimed his second victory of the season at Aintree, leading another Ferrari clean sweep of the podium on British soil that left the home teams demoralized. The German's commanding performance at the Liverpool circuit, run on the roads surrounding the famous horse racing venue, extended his championship lead and established him as the clear favorite for the title with just two races remaining. Von Trips drove with characteristic flair and precision, controlling the race from the front while managing his equipment perfectly through the demanding afternoon. The victory was his third of the season and demonstrated the complete superiority of Ferrari's 156 "shark nose" design, which had transformed the Italian team from also-rans to dominant force in a single season.

Phil Hill secured another solid second place, maintaining pressure on his teammate in the championship battle while ensuring Ferrari maximized their points advantage. Richie Ginther completed yet another Ferrari one-two-three finish, giving the team their second podium sweep in four races and confirming their technical dominance over the field. The British crowd watched in disappointment as their home teams were comprehensively outclassed, with Lotus, Cooper, and BRM unable to match the speed and reliability of the Italian machines. Von Trips's Aintree victory left him with a four-point championship lead over Hill heading into the German Grand Prix, with the title appearing to be his destiny. The charismatic German had won the hearts of fans with his aggressive yet fair racing style, and seemed poised to become Germany's first World Champion since the pre-war era.