2006 F1 World Championship Season
| Season: | 57th World Championship season |
|---|---|
| Drivers’ Champion: |  Fernando Alonso (2nd title) |
| Constructors’ Champion: |  Renault (2nd and last title) |
| Reigning drivers’ champion: | Fernando Alonso |
| Reigning constructors’ champion: | Renault |
| Races: | 18 |
| Winning drivers: |  Michael Schumacher (7) Fernando Alonso (7)  Felipe Massa (2)  Giancarlo Fisichella (1)  Jenson Button (1) |
| Winning constructors: | Ferrari (9) Renault (8)  Honda (1) |
| First-time winners (driver): | Jenson Button Felipe Massa |
| First-time winners (constructor): | none |
| Other seasons: |
Jump to: Calendar | Driver & constructor entries | Race winners | Pole positions | Fastest laps | Qualifying results | Driver standings | Constructor standings | Statistics
Calendar
- DT: Drivers’ title decider
- CT: Constructors’ title decider
| No. | Grand Prix | Circuit | Date | Race Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Bahrain | Sakhir | 12 March | 2006 Bahrain Grand Prix |
| 2 |  Malaysia | Sepang | 19 March | 2006 Malaysian Grand Prix |
| 3 |  Australia | Melbourne | 02 April | 2006 Australian Grand Prix |
| 4 |  San Marino | Imola | 23 April | 2006 San Marino Grand Prix |
| 5 |  Europe | Nurburgring | 07 May | 2006 European Grand Prix |
| 6 | Spain | Catalunya | 14 May | 2006 Spanish Grand Prix |
| 7 |  Monaco | Monte Carlo | 28 May | 2006 Monaco Grand Prix |
| 8 | Britain | Silverstone | 11 June | 2006 British Grand Prix |
| 9 |  Canada | Montreal | 25 June | 2006 Canadian Grand Prix |
| 10 |  USA | Indianapolis | 02 July | 2006 United States Grand Prix |
| 11 | France | Magny-Cours | 16 July | 2006 French Grand Prix |
| 12 | Germany | Hockenheim | 30 July | 2006 German Grand Prix |
| 13 |  Hungary | Hungaroring | 06 August | 2006 Hungarian Grand Prix |
| 14 |  Turkey | Istanbul | 27 August | 2006 Turkish Grand Prix |
| 15 | Italy | Monza | 10 September | 2006 Italian Grand Prix |
| 16 |  China | Shanghai | 01 October | 2006 Chinese Grand Prix |
| 17 | Japan | Suzuka | 08 October | 2006 Japanese Grand Prix |
| 18 | Brazil DT CT | Interlagos | 22 October | 2006 Brazilian Grand Prix |
Driver and constructor entries
Race drivers
| Constructor | Driver | Round(s) entered |
|---|---|---|
| BMW Sauber | Nick Heidfeld | All |
 Robert Kubica | 13-18 | |
| Jacques Villeneuve | 1-12 | |
| Ferrari | Felipe Massa | All |
| Michael Schumacher | All | |
| Honda | Rubens Barrichello | All |
| Jenson Button | All | |
| McLaren | Pedro de la Rosa | 11-18 |
 Juan Pablo Montoya | 1-10 | |
 Kimi Raikkonen | All | |
 Midland |  Christijan Albers | All |
 Tiago Monteiro | All | |
| Red Bull | David Coulthard | All |
| Robert Doornbos | 16-18 | |
 Christian Klien | 1-15 | |
| Renault | Fernando Alonso | All |
| Giancarlo Fisichella | All | |
| Super Aguri | Yuji Ide | 1-4 |
| Franck Montagny | 5-11 | |
| Takuma Sato | All | |
| Sakon Yamamoto | 12-18 | |
| Toro Rosso | Vitantonio Liuzzi | All |
| Scott Speed | All | |
| Toyota | Ralf Schumacher | All |
| Jarno Trulli | All | |
| Williams | Nico Rosberg | All |
| Mark Webber | All |
Free practice drivers
| Constructor | Driver | Round(s) entered |
|---|---|---|
| BMW Sauber | Robert Kubica | 1-12 |
| Sebastian Vettel | 14-18 | |
| Honda | Anthony Davidson | All |
| Red Bull | Michael Ammermuller | 16-18 |
| Robert Doornbos | 1-15 | |
| Midland |  Giorgio Mondini | 2, 4, 6-10, 14-15 |
| Alexandre Premat | 16 | |
| Adrian Sutil | 5, 11, 17 | |
 Ernesto Viso | 18 | |
| Markus Winkelhock | 1, 3, 12-13 | |
| Super Aguri | Franck Montagny | 14-18 |
| Sakon Yamamoto | 8-11 | |
| Toro Rosso | Neel Jani | All |
| Williams | Alexander Wurz | All |
Race winners
- Highlight: Home driver/constructor
| No. | Grand Prix | Circuit | Driver | Constructor | Start | Win Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bahrain | Sakhir | Fernando Alonso | Renault | 4 | 1.246s |
| 2 | Malaysia | Sepang | Giancarlo Fisichella | Renault | 1 | 4.585s |
| 3 | Australia | Melbourne | Fernando Alonso | Renault | 3 | 1.829s |
| 4 | San Marino | Imola | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari | 1 | 2.096s |
| 5 | Europe | Nurburgring | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari | 2 | 3.751s |
| 6 | Spain | Catalunya | Fernando Alonso | Renault | 1 | 18.502s |
| 7 | Monaco | Monte Carlo | Fernando Alonso | Renault | 1 | 14.567s |
| 8 | Britain | Silverstone | Fernando Alonso | Renault | 1 | 13.951s |
| 9 | Canada | Montreal | Fernando Alonso | Renault | 1 | 2.111s |
| 10 | USA | Indianapolis | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari | 1 | 7.984s |
| 11 | France | Magny-Cours | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari | 1 | 10.131s |
| 12 | Germany | Hockenheim | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari | 2 | 0.720s |
| 13 | Hungary | Hungaroring | Jenson Button | Honda | 14 | 30.837s |
| 14 | Turkey | Istanbul | Felipe Massa | Ferrari | 1 | 5.575s |
| 15 | Italy | Monza | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari | 2 | 8.046s |
| 16 | China | Shanghai | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari | 6 | 3.121s |
| 17 | Japan | Suzuka | Fernando Alonso | Renault | 5 | 16.151s |
| 18 | Brazil | Interlagos | Felipe Massa | Ferrari | 1 | 18.658s |
Polesitters
- Highlight: Home driver/constructor
| No. | Grand Prix | Circuit | Driver | Constructor | Race | Pole Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bahrain | Sakhir | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari | 2 | 0.047s |
| 2 | Malaysia | Sepang | Giancarlo Fisichella | Renault | 1 | 0.146s |
| 3 | Australia | Melbourne | Jenson Button | Honda | 10R | 0.406s |
| 4 | San Marino | Imola | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari | 1 | 0.193s |
| 5 | Europe | Nurburgring | Fernando Alonso | Renault | 2 | 0.209s |
| 6 | Spain | Catalunya | Fernando Alonso | Renault | 1 | 0.061s |
| 7 | Monaco | Monte Carlo | Fernando Alonso | Renault | 1 | 0.120s |
| 8 | Britain | Silverstone | Fernando Alonso | Renault | 1 | 0.144s |
| 9 | Canada | Montreal | Fernando Alonso | Renault | 1 | 0.236s |
| 10 | USA | Indianapolis | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari | 1 | 0.603s |
| 11 | France | Magny-Cours | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari | 1 | 0.017s |
| 12 | Germany | Hockenheim | Kimi Raikkonen | McLaren-Mercedes | 3 | 0.135s |
| 13 | Hungary | Hungaroring | Kimi Raikkonen | McLaren-Mercedes | DNF | 0.287s |
| 14 | Turkey | Istanbul | Felipe Massa | Ferrari | 1 | 0.377s |
| 15 | Italy | Monza | Kimi Raikkonen | McLaren-Mercedes | 2 | 0.002s |
| 16 | China | Shanghai | Fernando Alonso | Renault | 2 | 0.632s |
| 17 | Japan | Suzuka | Felipe Massa | Ferrari | 2 | 0.112s |
| 18 | Brazil | Interlagos | Felipe Massa | Ferrari | 1 | 0.619s |
Fastest laps
- Highlight: Home driver/constructor
Qualifying results
World Drivers’ Championship standings
The top eight classified finishers of each race were awarded points on the following basis: 1st (10), 2nd (8), 3rd (6), 4th (5), 5th (4), 6th (3), 7th (2), 8th (1)
- Highlight: Rookie
- Bold: pole position
- Underline: fastest lap
- Bold & underline: pole & fastest lap
| Pos | Driver | BHR | MYS | AUS | SMR | EUR | ESP | MCO | GBR | CAN | USA | FRA | DEU | HUN | TUR | ITA | CHN | JPN | BRA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fernando Alonso | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 5 | R | 2 | R | 2 | 1 | 2 | 134 |
| 2 | Michael Schumacher | 2 | 6 | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8R | 3 | 1 | 1 | R | 4 | 121 |
| 3 | Felipe Massa | 9 | 5 | R | 4 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 9 | R | 2 | 1 | 80 |
| 4 | Giancarlo Fisichella | R | 1 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 6 | R | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 72 |
| 5 | Kimi Raikkonen | 3 | R | 2 | 5 | 4 | 5 | R | 3 | 3 | R | 5 | 3 | R | R | 2 | R | 5 | 5 | 65 |
| 6 | Jenson Button | 4 | 3 | 10R | 7 | R | 6 | 11 | R | 9 | R | R | 4 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 56 |
| 7 | Rubens Barrichello | 15 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 10 | R | 6 | R | R | 4 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 7 | 30 |
| 8 | Juan Pablo Montoya | 5 | 4 | R | 3 | R | R | 2 | 6 | R | R | 26 | ||||||||
| 9 | Nick Heidfeld | 12 | R | 4 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | R | 8 | R | 3 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 17R | 23 |
| 10 | Ralf Schumacher | 14 | 8 | 3 | 9 | R | R | 8 | R | R | R | 4 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 15 | R | 7 | R | 20 |
| 11 | Pedro de la Rosa | 7 | R | 2 | 5 | R | 5 | 11 | 8 | 19 | ||||||||||
| 12 | Jarno Trulli | 16 | 9 | R | R | 9 | 10 | 17R | 11 | 6 | 4 | R | 7 | 12R | 9 | 7 | R | 6 | R | 15 |
| 13 | David Coulthard | 10 | R | 8 | R | R | 14 | 3 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 15R | 12 | 9 | R | R | 14 |
| 14 | Mark Webber | 6 | R | R | 6 | R | 9 | R | R | 12 | R | R | R | R | 10 | 10 | 8 | R | R | 7 |
| 15 | Jacques Villeneuve | R | 7 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 8 | R | R | 11 | R | 7 | ||||||
| 16 | Robert Kubica | DSQ | 12 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 6 | ||||||||||||
| 17 | Nico Rosberg | 7 | R | R | 11 | 7 | 11 | R | 9 | R | 9 | 14 | R | R | R | R | 11 | 10 | R | 4 |
| 18 | Christian Klien | 8 | R | R | R | R | 13 | R | 14 | 11 | R | 12 | 8 | R | 11 | 11 | 2 | |||
| 19 | Vitantonio Liuzzi | 11 | 11 | R | 14 | R | 15R | 10 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 10 | R | R | 14 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 1 |
| 20 | Scott Speed | 13 | R | 9 | 15 | 11 | R | 13 | R | 10 | R | 10 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 18R | 11 | |
| 21 | Tiago Monteiro | 17 | 13 | R | 16 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 | R | R | DSQ | 9 | R | R | R | 16 | 15 | |
| 22 | Takuma Sato | 18 | 14 | 12 | R | R | 17 | R | 17 | 15R | R | R | R | 13 | NC | 16 | DSQ | 15 | 10 | |
| 23 | Christijan Albers | R | 12 | 11 | R | 13 | R | 12 | 15 | R | R | 15 | DSQ | 10 | R | 17 | 15 | R | 14 | |
| 24 | Robert Doornbos | 12 | 13 | 12 | ||||||||||||||||
| 25 | Yuji Ide | R | R | 13 | R | |||||||||||||||
| 26 | Sakon Yamamoto | R | R | R | R | 16 | 17 | 16 | ||||||||||||
| 27 | Franck Montagny | R | R | 16 | 18 | R | R | 16 | ||||||||||||
| No. | Driver | BHR | MYS | AUS | SMR | EUR | ESP | MCO | GBR | CAN | USA | FRA | DEU | HUN | TUR | ITA | CHN | JPN | BRA | Points |
Race to the title
The Race to the title graph shows how the title race played out over the course of the season between the top five drivers of 2006.
World Constructors’ Championship standings
The top eight classified finishers of each race were awarded points on the following basis: 1st (10), 2nd (8), 3rd (6), 4th (5), 5th (4), 6th (3), 7th (2), 8th (1)
- Bold: pole position
- Underline: fastest lap
- Bold & underline: pole & fastest lap
| Pos | Constructor | BHR | MYS | AUS | SMR | EUR | ESP | MCO | GBR | CAN | USA | FRA | DEU | HUN | TUR | ITA | CHN | JPN | BRA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Renault | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | R | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 206 |
| R | 2 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | R | 6 | R | 3 | 3 | 6 | |||
| 2 | Ferrari | 2 | 5 | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 201 |
| 9 | 6 | R | 4 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8R | 3 | 9 | R | R | 4 | |||
| 3 | McLaren-Mercedes | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | R | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 110 |
| 5 | R | R | 5 | R | R | R | 6 | R | R | 7 | R | R | R | R | R | 11 | 8 | |||
| 4 | Honda | 4 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 6 | R | 4 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 86 |
| 15 | 10 | 10R | 10 | R | 7 | 11 | R | R | R | R | R | 4 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 7 | |||
| 5 | BMW Sauber-BMW | 12 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | R | 8 | R | 3 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 36 |
| R | R | 6 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 8 | R | R | 11 | R | DSQ | 14 | 8 | 13 | 9 | 17R | |||
| 6 | Toyota | 14 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | R | 6 | R | 35 |
| 16 | 9 | R | R | R | R | 17R | R | R | R | R | 9 | 12R | 9 | 15 | R | 7 | R | |||
| 7 | Red Bull-Ferrari | 8 | R | 8 | R | R | 13 | 3 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 16 |
| 10 | R | R | R | R | 14 | R | 14 | 11 | R | 12 | 11 | R | 15R | 12 | 12 | R | R | |||
| 8 | Williams-Cosworth | 6 | R | R | 6 | 7 | 9 | R | 9 | 12 | 9 | 14 | R | R | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | R | 11 |
| 7 | R | R | 11 | R | 11 | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | 11 | R | R | |||
| 9 | Toro Rosso-Cosworth | 11 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 11 | 15R | 10 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 11 | 1 |
| 13 | R | R | 15 | R | R | 13 | R | 10 | R | 13 | 12 | R | R | 14 | 14 | 18R | 13 | |||
| 10 | Midland-Toyota | 17 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 14 | R | 15 | DSQ | 9 | R | 17 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 0 |
| R | 13 | R | R | 13 | R | 15 | 16 | R | R | R | DSQ | 10 | R | R | R | R | 15 | |||
| 11 | Super Aguri-Honda | 18 | 14 | 12 | R | R | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15R | R | 16 | R | 13 | NC | 16 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 0 |
| R | R | 13 | R | R | R | R | 18 | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | DSQ | 17 | 16 | |||
| No. | Constructor | BHR | MYS | AUS | SMR | EUR | ESP | MCO | GBR | CAN | USA | FRA | DEU | HUN | TUR | ITA | CHN | JPN | BRA | Points |
Race to the title
The Race to the title graph shows how the title race played out over the course of the season between the top five constructors of 2006.