Frenchman Jean-Marc Gounon was also considered, but already had commitments for the start of the season so eventually 31-year-old F1 rookie Roland Ratzenberger took the place.
O francés Jean-Marc Gounon tamén foi considerado, pero xa tiña compromisos para o inicio da tempada así que ao final o novato de 31 anos de idade na F1 Roland Ratzenberger tomou o asento.