After the wallpaper company withdrew its sponsorship, Rondeau continued with Ford-powered GTP cars bearing his own name in 1978, scoring a coup by hiring Henri Pescarolo for his team in 1979.
After the wallpaper company stopped supporting him, Rondeau maintained his use of Ford-powered GTP cars with his own branding in 1978 and further enhanced his position in 1979 through the addition of Henri Pescarolo to his racing team.