It took place on the weekend of 17–19 July 1992 at the Magny Cours circuit.

Kocinski got the lead at the start, but Rainey soon moved into first.

Rainey opened a small gap to Gardner, Kocinski and Chandler.

Schwantz: "There were about eight laps to go and I got into this tight right bander, not hot, got the bike set, turning and the front started to push.

I just couldn't do anything with it physically to try and to the bike stood back up.