Reynard was still the dominant manufacturer, and retained many components from its previous car while introducing an F1-style high nose.
The regulation requiring long sidepods was removed, which meant that the cars became less pitch-sensitive.
[1] The long —vortex generators— on the front wing endplates were banned as part of an ongoing effort to reduce costs.
[2] Four F3000 races (Spain, Germany, Belgium and Portugal) were held in Formula One Grand Prix weekends, the highest number in the championship's history so far.
Bold — Pole Italics — Fastest lap R16=retired, but classified NC=not classified R=retired NS=did not start NQ=did not qualify (21)=place after practice, but grid position not held free 9P=grid position, but started from pit lane