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.
In 1978, after the wallpaper company withdrew its financial support, Rondeau continued using Ford-powered GTP cars under his name. In 1979, he improved his position by hiring Henri Pescarolo for his racing team.