After returning to Argentina, he was recruited by the Gordini team to replace the injured Jean Behra, allowing him to make his début in the World Championship at the 1953 Dutch Grand Prix.
Logo de regresar a Arxentina, foi recrutado polo equipo Gordini para substituír ao lesionado Jean Behra, o que lle permitiu debutar no Campionato do Mundo no Gran Premio dos Países Baixos de 1953.