Roland Ratzenberger was scheduled to drive the second car for the first five races, as he only had funding for the first part of the season, but his death at Imola the day before 3 time World Champion Ayrton Senna meant other drivers had to step in. Andrea Montermini was involved in a very serious accident at his very first race with the team in the Spanish Grand Prix practice session. This left the team in serious financial difficulties.
Roland Ratzenberger was slated to pilot the second vehicle for the initial five events, as he only had financial backing for the first portion of the season, but his fatal accident at Imola the day prior to three-time World Champion Ayrton Senna's death necessitated other drivers to fill in. Andrea Montermini became embroiled in a severe collision during his inaugural race with the team in the Spanish Grand Prix practice session. This resulted in the team facing grave financial hardships.