1993 European Grand Prix

Championship standings

Senna leads the championship after winning his home race in Brazil, with Prost second and Hill third.

Previous race

At Interlagos, Senna won in chaotic wet-dry conditions. Early on, Andretti and Berger collided at the first corner and both retired. The safety car appeared for the second time ever in Formula One following further spun cars blocking the circuit. Prost, running on slicks while others pitted for wets, lost control and hit Fittipaldi’s stationary car, retiring both. Senna passed Hill for the lead on the restart and pulled away. Schumacher and Alesi both received stop-go penalties for overtaking under yellow flags.

Between-race developments

Ivan Capelli has agreed to part ways with Jordan after failing to qualify at the previous round in Brazil. He is replaced by veteran Belgian driver Thierry Boutsen.

Entrants

After plans to hold an Asian Grand Prix at the Nippon Autopolis circuit in Japan failed to materialise, this European Grand Prix is staged as a replacement — the first running of the European Grand Prix title since Brands Hatch in 1985. Donington Park hosts its first top-level racing event since the Donington Grand Prix in 1938 and its first Formula One World Championship race. Video game company Sega has acquired naming rights, with their branding displayed throughout the venue.