Behra raced in a Maserati with a V12 engine after Fangio practiced with the V12 car and decided to use his usual straight-6 car after he was quicker in practice with the latter.
Behra correu nun Maserati cun motor V12, despois de que Fangio probara co coche V12, e decidira utilizar o seu habitual coche 6 en liña, logo de ser máis rápido na práctica con este último.