EuroBrun (with Larrauri and 1987 International Formula 3000 champion Stefano Modena) and Rial Racing, with veteran Andrea de Cesaris as its sole driver, were making their F1 debuts as constructors.
EuroBrun (con Larrauri e o campión da tempada de 1987 da fórmula 3000 International Stefano Modena) e Rial Racing, co veterano Andrea de Cesaris como o seu único piloto, fixeron o seu debut na F1 como construtores.