Phil Hill won the 1961 world's formula one championship in this Ferrari 156 "Shark Nose". for 1961, the formula changed to 1.5-liter displacement and the British were woefully unprepared, allowing the 4 works Ferrari to utterly dominate the season. Of the four drivers, Hill emerged as the best and most consistent, winning the title. Phil Hill is still the only American to ever win the coveted title.