Chinese Grand Prix

Round 16 · Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, China

2006-10-01

Winner: Michael Schumacher (Ferrari)

P2
Fernando Alonso
Renault · +3.121
P3
Giancarlo Fisichella
Renault · +44.197

Who won the 2006 Chinese Grand Prix?

The 2006 Chinese Grand Prix was won by Michael Schumacher driving for Ferrari, starting from 6th on the grid. Fernando Alonso finished second, +3.121 behind, with Giancarlo Fisichella completing the podium. The fastest lap of the race was set by Fernando Alonso with a time of 1:37.586. It was an attrition-heavy race with 6 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 16 of the 2006 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai, China. Christijan Albers was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 7 positions from P22 to finish P15.

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Race Results

PosDriverPts
1Michael Schumacher10
2Fernando Alonso8
3Giancarlo Fisichella6
4Jenson Button5
5Pedro de la Rosa4
6Rubens Barrichello3
7Nick Heidfeld2
8Mark Webber1
9David Coulthard0
10Vitantonio Liuzzi0
11Nico Rosberg0
12Robert Doornbos0
13Robert Kubica0
14Scott Speed0
15Christijan Albers0
16Sakon Yamamoto0
RRalf Schumacher0
RFelipe Massa0
RJarno Trulli0
RTiago Monteiro0
RKimi Räikkönen0
DTakuma Sato0

Qualifying

PosDriverQ1
1Fernando Alonso1:44.128
2Giancarlo Fisichella1:44.378
3Rubens Barrichello1:47.072
4Jenson Button1:45.809
5Kimi Räikkönen1:44.909
6Michael Schumacher1:47.366
7Pedro de la Rosa1:44.808
8Nick Heidfeld1:46.249
9Robert Kubica1:46.049
10Robert Doornbos1:46.387
11Scott Speed1:46.222
12David Coulthard1:45.931
13Vitantonio Liuzzi1:45.564
14Mark Webber1:48.560
15Nico Rosberg1:47.535
16Ralf Schumacher1:48.894
17Jarno Trulli1:49.098
18Tiago Monteiro1:49.903
19Sakon Yamamoto1:55.560
20Felipe Massa1:47.231
21Takuma Sato1:50.326
22Christijan Albers1:49.542

Position Changes

Lap Positions (Top 5)

DriverL5L10L15L20L25L30L35L40L45L50L55Final
SchumacherP6P5P4P3P3P3P2P2P1P1P1P1
AlonsoP1P1P1P1P1P2P3P4P3P2P2P2
FisichellaP2P2P3P2P2P1P1P1P2P3P3P3
ButtonP4P4P7P10P9P7P8P6P6P7P6P4
de la RosaP7P7P6P8P7P6P6P7P7P6P7P5

2006 Chinese Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 2006 Chinese Grand Prix?+
Michael Schumacher (Ferrari) won the 2006 Chinese Grand Prix on 2006-10-01 at Shanghai International Circuit.
Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 2006 Chinese Grand Prix?+
P1: Michael Schumacher (Ferrari). P2: Fernando Alonso (Renault), +3.121 behind. P3: Giancarlo Fisichella (Renault), +44.197 behind.
Who was on pole position for the 2006 Chinese Grand Prix?+
Fernando Alonso took pole position for the 2006 Chinese Grand Prix.
Who set the fastest lap at the 2006 Chinese Grand Prix?+
Fernando Alonso set the fastest lap of the 2006 Chinese Grand Prix with a time of 1:37.586.
Which team won the 2006 Chinese Grand Prix?+
Ferrari won the 2006 Chinese Grand Prix with Michael Schumacher taking victory.