The McLarens proceeded to pull away from the field as usual while behind them Williams were in all sorts of trouble, as both Boutsen and Patrese had to stop for new rear wings.
Os McLaren adiantáronse na pista como de costume, mentres que detrás deles os Williams tiñan todo tipo de problemas, xa que ambos Boutsen e Patrese tiveron que deterse debido as novas ás traseiras.