By the end of the season, Frank Williams realised that to compete at the top levels of Formula One he needed the support of a major manufacturer, such as Renault or BMW who could supply his team with a turbocharged engine.
Menjelang akhir musim, Frank Williams menyadari bahwa untuk bersaing di tingkat atas Formula Satu ia membutuhkan dukungan dari produsen besar, seperti Renault atau BMW yang bisa memasok timnya dengan mesin turbo.