John Barber was the first to drive it, on behalf of Cooper Car Company, at the 1953 Argentine Grand Prix.

Bob Gerard, in a private capacity, was the last driver to use the single-seater, in the 1956 British Grand Prix.

Ken Wharton, who entered on a private basis, obtained the best result behind the wheel of this car, finishing seventh in the 1953 Swiss Motor Grand Prix where he qualified in ninth place.

In the Drivers' Championship, Bob Gerard and Ken Wharton failed to score points in 1953.

Only in Australian Formula Libre racing has Jack Brabham achieved some good results with the T23.