1.   Brazilian rookie Affonso Giaffone crashed with only seconds remaining in the final practice session.

2.   He also is expected to replace Tracy with Brazilian rookie Christian Fittipaldi, whom he hopes will complement Andretti.

3.   Helio Castroneves, the Brazilian rookie who earned his nickname for similar antics at other tracks, beckoned his crew to help him celebrate his victory.

4.   Nick Heidfeld in a Sauber-Petronas was fifth and Brazilian rookie teammate Felipe Massa gained his first Formula One point in sixth.

5.   Nick Heidfeld in a Sauber-Petronas was fifth, and his Brazilian rookie teammate, Felipe Massa, gained his first Formula One point in sixth.

6.   Goodyear and Brazilian rookie Andre Ribeiro both use the Japan-built Honda engine.

7.   Brazilian rookie Marco Greco had the closest call.

8.   The race turned on a caution period caused by Brazilian rookie Andre Ribeiro hitting a tire wall.

9.   This year it is running Dutchman Jos Verstappen and Brazilian rookie Ricardo Rosset.

10.   The busy and bizarre session ended with Rahal, Groff and Brazilian rookie Mauricio Gugelmin withdrawing and requalifying in faster backup cars.