John's father Charlie and the designer Owen Maddock had been reluctant to update their car, but although a Cooper had won in Argentina, other cars had been faster before they broke down.
O pai de John, Charlie, e o diseñador Owen Maddock, foran renuentes a actualizar o seu auto, pero aínda que un Cooper gañara en Arxentina, outros coches foran máis rápidos antes de retirarse.