It took place on the weekend of 15–17 July 1988 at the Rijeka circuit.

[4] Eddie Lawson dislocates his shoulder in practice, but starts the race against doctor's orders.

Christian Sarron gets his 4th pole in a row, but Wayne Rainey gets the start from Gardner, Kevin Magee, et al. Gardner through to 1st, then it's Rainey, Sarron, Magee and Niall Mackenzie.

Gardner and Sarron get a gap to Rainey and Magee, with Randy Mamola in a close 5th.

Gardner's 3rd win in a row, and he's now 20 points from Lawson.