Laffite drove the FW04 for the rest of the season while the FW03 was driven by a string of drivers on short deals. At the Dutch Grand Prix, Laffite started 15th but retired with engine failure, although in France he qualified 16th and finished 11th, the first race finish for the FW04. At the British Grand Prix, Laffite qualified 19th and retired early in the race with another gearbox failure.