Michael Schumacher delivered a spellbinding performance that recalled his most memorable victories but Fernando Alonso claimed the championship.
2006 F1 season articles archive
Articles on the 2006 Formula 1 world championship season.
Advantage Alonso as Schumacher retires at Suzuka
2006 Japanese Grand Prix review
Posted onFernando Alonso knows that only misfortune is likely to keep him from a second consecutive world championship after winning in Japan.
All tied at the top as Schumacher wins in China
2006 Chinese Grand Prix review
Posted onMichael Schumacher beat Fernando Alonso to the chequered flag in China to put the pair level on points in the lead of the championship.
Schumacher starts his swansong with Monza win
2006 Italian Grand Prix review
Posted onMichael Schumacher got the dream result he wanted before announcing his retirement from Formula One.
Massa grabs first win as Alonso soaks up pressure from Schumacher
2006 Turkish Grand Prix review
Posted onWhat should have been a textbook cruise to maximum championship points for Michael Schumacher fell apart and handed his grateful team mate a maiden grand prix win.
Button achieves his impossible dream with breakthrough win in Hungary
2006 Hungarian Grand Prix Review
Posted onJenson Button emerged from a chaotic Hungarian Grand Prix to score his first ever win in Formula One in 115 attempts.
Schumacher halts Alonso’s winning run after first-lap pile up at Indianapolis
2006 United States Grand Prix review
Posted onMichael Schumacher took a straightforward win in the United States Grand Prix after a first-lap crash wiped out several competitors.
Alonso edges further ahead of Schumacher with sixth victory
2006 Canadian Grand Prix Review
Posted onFernando Alonso stretched his winning streak to four consecutive triumphs with an emphatic victory in Montreal.
Alonso grabs Monaco win as Schumacher recovers to fifth
2006 Monaco Grand Prix review
Posted onFernando Alonso took his first win in the Monaco Grand Prix after all the other competitors dropped out of contention. Kimi Raikkonen and Mark Webber suffered car failures – and Michael Schumacher was sent to the back of the grid after a controversial qualifying session. It was a surprisingly lively Monaco Grand Prix with shock … Continue reading Alonso grabs Monaco win as Schumacher recovers to fifth
Home hero Alonso wins tactical struggle against Schumacher
Spanish Grand Prix 2006 Review
Posted onA ferocious, bitter battle for supremacy is being fought in Formula 1. Fernando Alonso and Michael Schumacher have waged war on one another for three consecutive, bruising rounds. But, such is the nature of Formula 1 in 2006, the blows being exchanged are not the cut and thrust of passing and defending, but quick laps … Continue reading Home hero Alonso wins tactical struggle against Schumacher
Alonso wins again after pole winner Button blows up
2006 Australian Grand Prix review
Posted onFernando Alonso stamped his authority all over the Australian Grand Prix – while the field behind him fell by the wayside. Michael Schumacher, Juan Pablo Montoya and Jenson Button were among the casualties. Button rocketed to pole position on Saturday on a very competitive fuel load, and successfully converted the advantage into the race lead. … Continue reading Alonso wins again after pole winner Button blows up
Alonso edges Schumacher to start title defence with victory
2006 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onChampion Fernando Alonso edged out Michael Schumacher in a thrilling tussle as Kimi Raikkonen charged from the back.