Australian Grand Prix

Round 3 · Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Australia

2006-04-02

Winner: Fernando Alonso (Renault)

P2
Kimi Räikkönen
McLaren · +1.800
P3
Ralf Schumacher
Toyota · +24.800

Who won the 2006 Australian Grand Prix?

The 2006 Australian Grand Prix was won by Fernando Alonso driving for Renault, starting from 3rd on the grid. Kimi Räikkönen finished second, +1.800 behind, with Ralf Schumacher completing the podium. The fastest lap of the race was set by Kimi Räikkönen with a time of 1:26.045. It was an attrition-heavy race with 9 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 3 of the 2006 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit in Melbourne, Australia. Jacques Villeneuve was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 13 positions from P19 to finish P6.

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Race Results

PosDriverPts
1Fernando Alonso10
2Kimi Räikkönen8
3Ralf Schumacher6
4Nick Heidfeld5
5Giancarlo Fisichella4
6Jacques Villeneuve3
7Rubens Barrichello2
8David Coulthard1
9Scott Speed0
10Jenson Button0
11Christijan Albers0
12Takuma Sato0
13Yuji Ide0
RJuan Pablo Montoya0
RTiago Monteiro0
RVitantonio Liuzzi0
RMichael Schumacher0
RMark Webber0
RChristian Klien0
RJarno Trulli0
RNico Rosberg0
RFelipe Massa0

Qualifying

PosDriverQ1
1Jenson Button1:28.081
2Giancarlo Fisichella1:27.765
3Fernando Alonso1:28.569
4Kimi Räikkönen1:27.193
5Juan Pablo Montoya1:27.079
6Ralf Schumacher1:28.007
7Mark Webber1:27.669
8Nick Heidfeld1:27.796
9Jacques Villeneuve1:28.460
10Jarno Trulli1:27.748
11Michael Schumacher1:28.228
12David Coulthard1:28.408
13Vitantonio Liuzzi1:28.999
14Christian Klien1:28.757
15Nico Rosberg1:28.351
16Felipe Massa1:28.868
17Rubens Barrichello1:29.943
18Christijan Albers1:30.226
19Scott Speed1:30.426
20Tiago Monteiro1:30.709
21Takuma Sato1:32.279
22Yuji Ide1:36.164

Position Changes

Lap Positions (Top 5)

DriverL5L10L15L20L25L30L35L40L45L50L55Final
AlonsoP1P1P1P3P1P1P1P1P1P1P1P1
RäikkönenP3P2P2P1P2P2P3P2P2P2P2P2
SchumacherP6P6P6P9P8P8P5P3P3P3P3P3
HeidfeldP7P7P7P4P3P4P2P5P5P4P4P4
FisichellaP15P13P11P12P10P10P7P7P7P6P6P5

2006 Australian Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 2006 Australian Grand Prix?+
Fernando Alonso (Renault) won the 2006 Australian Grand Prix on 2006-04-02 at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit.
Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 2006 Australian Grand Prix?+
P1: Fernando Alonso (Renault). P2: Kimi Räikkönen (McLaren), +1.800 behind. P3: Ralf Schumacher (Toyota), +24.800 behind.
Who was on pole position for the 2006 Australian Grand Prix?+
Jenson Button took pole position for the 2006 Australian Grand Prix.
Who set the fastest lap at the 2006 Australian Grand Prix?+
Kimi Räikkönen set the fastest lap of the 2006 Australian Grand Prix with a time of 1:26.045.
Which team won the 2006 Australian Grand Prix?+
Renault won the 2006 Australian Grand Prix with Fernando Alonso taking victory.