The two Maserati MC12s end up on the podium (second and third place) at Vitaphone Racing Team's "home" circuit upon conclusion of a hard fought race that was affected by rain and by contact at the very first curve.
At the start Wendlinger's Saleen hit Mueller's Maserati MC12 no. 2, which had set off from pole position, and his car in turn collided with Maassen's Corvette. The worst off in the impact was the Dutchman who was forced to return to the pit, and Mueller who found himself in last place, while Bertolini lost two positions. At that point Mueller managed an incredible recovery, performing an amazing driving stint that enabled him to climb to second place by the first pit stop.
