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.
The initial World Championship race was held at the 1962 Dutch Grand Prix. By then, the cars were powered by a stronger Climax FWMV V8 engine; as a result, John Surtees qualified first and performed better overall.