2006 F1 Season

18 races · Renault R26

In 2006 Alonso defended the title in an epic battle with Schumacher. Both won exactly 7 races. Schumacher's engine failure in Japan while leading the championship gave the title to the Asturian. The Kaiser's last real duel.

Drivers' Champion

Fernando Alonso

Renault R26

Constructors' Champion

Renault

18 races

Key moment

"Schumacher's engine explodes in Japan — the turning point that cost him an eighth title."

Tags

#alonso#schumacher#renault#ferrari#2006#R26

Year

2006

Races

18

Winning car

Renault R26

What if Senna, Hamilton or Alonso had driven the 2006 championship-winning car?