# Porsche 718/2: F1 Frontrunner

> Porsche 718/2 raced in F1 in 1961 despite being designed for Formula 2.
- Title: Porsche 718/2: F1 Frontrunner · Porsche Newsroom | Shortify
- Summary: Porsche 718/2 raced in F1 in 1961 despite being designed for Formula 2. Porsche 718/2 finished second in 1961 F1 season with Dan Gurney tied with Stirling…
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## Porsche 718/2 origins
Porsche 718/2 started as a 1957 RSK sports car for Formula 2 racing.
## 1961 Formula One performance
Porsche 718/2 finished second three times in 1961 Formula One season.
## Dan Gurney's standing
Dan Gurney finished third in 1961 Formula One Drivers' Championship.
## 1961 season results
Porsche 718/2 tied with Stirling Moss for third place in 1961 Formula One.
## Porsche's F1 strategy
Porsche converted 1957 RSK to Formula 2 car after Le Mans 1958.
## 1961 FIA regulations
FIA announced Formula One would run to current Formula 2 regulations from 1961.
## Porsche 718/2 legacy
Porsche 718/2 remains Porsche's most successful F1 car despite being designed for Formula 2.
## Key takeaway

Porsche 718/2 finished second in 1961 F1 season with Dan Gurney tied with Stirling Moss.