1971 FIA Formula One World Championship
- Drivers' champion
- Sir Jackie Stewart
- Team
- Tyrrell
- Points
- 62
- Runner-up
- Ronnie Peterson — 33
- Margin
- 29
- Constructors' champion
- Tyrrell
- Rounds
- 11
- Engine formula
- 3.0 L naturally aspirated / 1.5 L forced induction
- Tyres
- Goodyear, Firestone, Dunlop
Tyrrell's first championship as a constructor in its own right.
Races
Championship standings after round 11
| Pos | Driver | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sir Jackie Stewart | — | 62 |
| 2 | Ronnie Peterson | — | 33 |
| 3 | Francois Cevert | — | 26 |
| 4 | Jacky Ickx | — | 19 |
| 5 | Jo Siffert | — | 19 |
| 6 | Emerson Fittipaldi | — | 16 |
| 7 | Clay Regazzoni | — | 13 |
| 8 | Mario Andretti | — | 12 |
| 9 | Peter Gethin | — | 9 |
| 10 | Pedro Rodriguez | — | 9 |
| 11 | Chris Amon | — | 9 |
| 12 | Denny Hulme | — | 9 |