The 1961 German Grand Prix was the 23rd time the German Grand Prix motor race was held. The race also held the honorary designation of the 21st European Grand Prix. It was run to Formula One regulations as race 6 of 8 in both the 1961 World Championship of Drivers and the 1961 International Cup for Formula One Manufacturers It was held on 6 August 1961 over 15 laps of the giant 14.2 mile Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit for a race distance of almost 213 miles. The race also celebrated the 100th race since the establishment of the World Championship in 1950. Round 6 of 8 · 1961 Formula One World Championship August 6, 1961 Hockenheimring, Hockenheim, Germany Podium: 1. Stirling Moss · 2. Wolfgang von Trips · 3. Phil Hill Wiki link