As the race began from its standing start, Ukyo Katayama who qualified in 16th moved into the racing path of Luca Badoer, whose Minardi began in 18th.
Cando a carreira comezou desde a súa grella de saída, Ukyo Katayama que se clasificou no 16º posto moveuse á trazada de Luca Badoer, cuxo Minardi comezou no 18º posto.