At the same time, he took part in a few Formula One Grands Prix, firstly with a non-works March, then with Ensign and BRM.

Wilds won the Formula Two class in the 1978 Aurora AFX championship, driving a Ralt and finished ninth in the overall standings.

He returned to the Britcar Endurance grid in May 2016 posting his first win as a shared drive with son Anthony in a Ferrari 458.

[4] At the age of 72 Wilds is set to make his debut in the Porsche Carrera Cup Great Britain series with the Redline Racing team at Brands Hatch.

[5] In addition to his car racing career, Wilds is an active commercial helicopter pilot and instructor.