The 890T (the only turbo V8 engine used in GP racing at this time) was very thirsty and suffered badly at fast circuits- particularly both of Alfa's home circuits of Imola and Monza.
O 890T (o único motor turbo V8 usado nas carreiras de GP nese momento) consumía moito e sufriu demasiado nos circuítos rápidos, particularmente nos dous circuítos de casa de Alfa, Imola e Monza.