Having started after his teammate and rival Achille Varzi, Nuvolari was leading the race, but was still behind Varzi (holder of provisional second position) on the road.
Saindo despois de que o seu compañeiro de equipo e rival Achille Varzi, Nuvolari lideraba a carreira, pero aínda estaba detrás de Varzi (titular da segunda posición provisional) na estrada.