When he got back to the team, he was able to relieve Stuck who was exhausted and also had burnt feet. By lap 80, Fagioli had a one-lap lead over the Alfas of Varzi and Trossi and the Stuck/Leiningen Auto Union while Nuvolari was running fifth, three laps down with almost no brakes. Comotti, in sixth, was refuelling when overflowing gas hit the exhaust and burst into flames.
When he returned to the team, he could relieve Stuck who was drained and also had blistered feet. By lap 80, Fagioli led by one lap over Alfas driven by Varzi and Trossi, and the Stuck/Leiningen Auto Union while Nuvolari was fifth, three laps behind with almost no brakes. Comotti, in sixth, was refueling when spilled fuel hit the exhaust and ignited.