The next few years would see Metcalfe move into the European stage of karting and in 2003 the youngster won his first Major European title – the Parma Industrials Karting Championship, previous won by Formula One race winner Giancarlo Fisichella. In addition to that, Melcalfe came third in the Formula A category of the British Formula ICA Championship.
In the years that followed, Metcalfe made his presence felt on the European karting circuit and achieved a notable success in 2003 with the Parma Industrials Karting Championship title, previously held by a Formula One racing legend Giancarlo Fisichella. Moreover, Melcalfe secured a respectable third-place finish in the Formula A category of the British Formula ICA Championship.