for 1988, brabham returned to england, joining bowman racing for a third season of british formula 3. although jj lehto won the championship, brabham stormed home late in the season, winning four races in his ralt-volkswagen rt32 to finish second. on his way, he also won the scottish superprix and oulton park gold cup. this earned him his first chance to test a formula one car. he tested a benetton b188 at the behest of team manager, peter collins, at jerez.