 The Mercedes-Benzes of Louis Chiron, Luigi Fagioli, and Manfred von Brauchitsch, as well as Bernd Rosemeyer's "Typ C" of newcomer Auto Union, were all eliminated.Tazio Nuvolari in the Alfa Romeo 8C benefitted from the chaos, only to suffer brake fade, and Rudolf Caracciola, proving the truth of his nickname, "Regenmeister" (Rainmaster), went on to win for Mercedes.He was followed by Achille Varzi and Hans Stuck, both for Auto Union.