The 1961 Italian Rally Championship is the 1st season of the Italian Rally Championship.
| Round | Start date | Finish date | Rally | Rally headquarters | Surface | Stages | Distance | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 April | 9 April | Genova-Sanremo |
Genoa, Liguria | Asphalt | |||
| 2 | 23 April | 23 April | Lucca, Tuscany | Asphalt Gravel |
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| 3 | 30 April | 30 April | Florence, Tuscany | Asphalt Gravel |
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| 4 | 12 May | 14 May | Cagliari, Sardinia | Gravel | ||||
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The following manufacturers are set to contest the championship.
| Manufacturer | Entrant | Car | Tires | Driver name | Co-driver name | Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrari 250 GT | 3 |