Its first World Championship race was the 1962 Dutch Grand Prix. By now the cars were fitted with the more powerful Climax FWMV V8 engine; the meeting went somewhat better with John Surtees qualifying his car in pole position.
At the 1962 Dutch Grand Prix, which was their first World Championship race, the team's vehicles had been upgraded with a more powerful Climax FWMV V8 engine. This change allowed John Surtees to qualify in pole position, improving their performance significantly.