Although the Osella team would continue to use the Alfa Romeo 890T V8 engine in 1988, Alfa Romeo pulled its support from the team and the engine was badged as the "Osella V8" in 1988.
Aínda que o equipo Osella continuaría utilizando o motor V8 Alfa Romeo 890T en 1988, Alfa Romeo retirou o seu apoio do equipo e o motor chamouse "Osella V8" en 1988.