With a clearly faster car, Barrichello began to harry Schumacher for the final podium spot. However, the German would not give in and eventually he braked too late and spun off into the gravel at the end of the back straight. Gerhard Berger had to park his Benetton in the pits after 27 laps. The Austrian had difficulties during qualifying which he could not explain. When the race then started under wet conditions, Berger had to drive carefully because he had never before piloted the Benetton in the rain. Not too unsatisfied with his performance, Berger experienced cut-offs due to hydraulic problems which became worse and worse and finally forced the car back to the garage. Classification Qualifying Herbert started at the pit lane after switching to his spare car. Diniz and Marques had their times deleted after receiving outside assistance, but were allowed to start at the back of the grid. Race Championship standings after the race Drivers' Championship standings Constructors' Championship standings References Brazilian Grand Prix Brazilian Grand Prix Grand Prix Brazilian Grand Prix