Alfa Romeo started testing their own Formula One car during the season, prompting Ecclestone to revert to Cosworth DFV engines, a move Murray described as being "like having a holiday".
Alfa Romeo comezou a probar o seu propio coche de fórmula Un durante a tempada, o que provocou que Ecclestone volvera aos motores Cosworth DFV, un movemento que Murray describiu "como ter un día de festa".