| abstract | - Despite missing out on pole position to team mate Phil Hill, German Wolfgang von Trips swept home for his maiden F1 victory in the Netherlands after a strong start which meant he was unchallenged for the rest of the race. Hill had to maintain an effective defence against Scot Jim Clark, who had shot to fourth from tenth place on the grid on the opening lap, to take second, with Clark completing the podium. Although the Dutch Grand Prix of 1961 would never be regarded as a classic, the race itself would be notable as the only time in F1 history when all fifteen starters completed the race without anyone making a pitstop.
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