 Complete the following phrase:  The possibility of BMW entering Formula One was raised as early as mid-1979. Brabhams lead driver, Niki Lauda, was becoming disgruntled at the performance of the uncompetitive Brabham-Alfa BT48 and discreet discussions were held with aim of getting him into a BMW-powered McLaren. The Brabham team management were also unhappy with Alfa Romeo, not helped by the Italian company producing its own car and entering it into that years 