a chance to move up to international formula 3000 arose in 1989, but the drive went to andrea chiesa, instead. brabham settled for a drive with bromley motorsport, in the british formula 3000 championship, in an ex-roberto moreno reynard-cosworth 88d. he took this car to the inaugural title with four victories and pole positions along the way. during the season, he also managed to secure some outings in the international series for both bromley and leyton house teams, his best result being fifth at brands hatch.