 In 1980, Judd was hired by Honda to develop an engine for the company's return to Formula Two in association with Ron Tauranac's Ralt team.Judd and his company came back to F1 in the 1988 season supplying engines for Williams, Ligier and March.In 1991 Judd struck a deal with Scuderia Italia to supply V10 engines for a Dallara-designed car.