 Michael Schumacher won the 33rd pole position of his career by recording the fastest lap in qualifying.He maintained the lead until a major accident on lap five involving Williams' Ralf Schumacher and British American Racing (BAR) driver Jacques Villeneuve resulted in the death of spectator marshal Graham Beveridge, who was struck in the chest by Villeneuve's right-rear wheel.The incident necessitated deploying the safety car.