On the first attempt, Brundle's Ligier was left on the grid at the start of the formation lap, before Ukyo Katayama stalled his Tyrrell and the start was aborted.
No primeiro intento, o Ligier de Brundle quedouse na grella ao comezo da volta de formación, antes de que Ukyo Katayama calara o seu Tyrrell e o abortouse o comezo.