2006 Formula Renault seasons
| Industry | Motorsport |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1971 |
| Products | Formula Renault racing series |
This article provides an overview of the 2006 seasons within the Formula Renault competitions.
2006 Championnat de France Formula Renault 2.0 season
- Scoring system: Points were allocated as follows—15, 12, 10, 8, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1 for the top ten finishers; additionally, one point was granted for both the fastest lap and pole position.
| Position | Driver | Team | Template:Country data FRATemplate:Namespace detect showall NOG April 16–17 |
Template:Country data FRATemplate:Namespace detect showall DIJ May 21–22 |
Template:Country data FRATemplate:Namespace detect showall PAU June 3–4 |
Template:Country data FRATemplate:Namespace detect showall VIE June 24–25 |
Template:Country data FRATemplate:Namespace detect showall ALB September 9–10 |
Template:Country data FRATemplate:Namespace detect showall LEM September 30 |
Template:Country data FRATemplate:Namespace detect showall MAG October 21–22 |
Total Points | Points (R) | ||||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13? | |||||
| 1 | Template:Country data FRATemplate:Namespace detect showall Laurent Groppi | Graff Racing | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1* | 1 | 1* | 1* | 1* | 2 | 26 | 7 | 140 | ||
| 2 | Template:Country data FRATemplate:Namespace detect showall Jean Karl Vernay | SG Formula | Retired | 2* | 1 | Retired | 2 | Retired | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2* | 1* | 108 |
129 | |
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- (R) = Rookie drivers
| Position | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SG Formula | 239 |
| 2 | Graff Racing | 232 |
| 3 | Barazi-Epsilon | 141 |
| 4 | Pôle Services | 93 |
| 5 | Hexis Racing | 42 |
| 6 | Manor Motorsport | 31 |
| 7 | NMRT | 9 |
| 8 | MC Racing | 6 |
| 9 | Racing Team Trajectoire | 2 |
| 10 | SCF Competition | 0 |
| 11 | RBA Sport | 0 |
| 12 | Lycée Pro Nogaro | 0 |
2006 Formula Renault 2.0 UK Winter Series
The Winter Series in 2006 comprised twenty races, with the championship standings determined by each driver's best eighteen results. Points were distributed as follows: from first to twentieth place—32, 28, 25, 22, 20, 18, 16, 14, 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and finally one point; furthermore, two additional points were awarded for the fastest lap in each race. Each event included two contests lasting roughly thirty minutes each.
| Position | Driver | Team | Template:Country data ENGTemplate:Namespace detect showall Brands Hatch Indy Nov 4–5 |
Template:Country data ENGTemplate:Namespace detect showall Croft Circuit Nov 11–12 |
Points (1) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Race 1 | Race 2 | Race 3 | Race 4 | ||||
|- !1
|Template:Country data FRATemplate:Namespace detect showall Franck Mailleux |Manor Motorsport |style="background:#FFFFBF;" |1 |style="background:#FFFFBF;" |1* |style="background:#FFFFBF;" |1 |style="background:#FFFFBF;" |1 !130
|- !2
|Template:Country data IRLTemplate:Namespace detect showall Niall Breen |Fortec Motorsport |style="background:#FFDF9F;" |3* |style="background:#DFDFDF;" |2 |style="background:#DFFFDF;" |8 |style="background:#FFDF9F;" |3 !94
|- !3
|Template:Country data GBRTemplate:Namespace detect showall Jordan Oakes |Eurotek Motorsport |style="background:#DFFFDF;" |5 |style="background:#FFDF9F;" |3 |style="background:#FFDF9F;" |3 |style="background:#DFFFDF;" |8 !86
|- !4
|Template:Country data GBRTemplate:Namespace detect showall Richard Singleton |RS Racing |style="background:#DFFFDF;" |4 |Excluded (EX) |style="background:#DFFFDF;" |5 |style="background:#DFFFDF;" |4 !64
|}
- (1) = Totals exclude drivers without MSA licenses
2006 Formula Renault BARC FR2000 season
The 2006 campaign consisted of 12 races held at 8 different circuits, with the championship standings determined by each driver's top 11 finishes. Alongside the FR2000 championship, a Club Class category for less experienced drivers was contested simultaneously.
- Points allocation: 15 for first place, 12 for second, 10 for third, then 8, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1 point down to tenth place; an additional point was awarded for the fastest lap and another for securing pole position.
- Each race covered a distance ranging roughly from 30 kilometers to a duration of about 30 minutes.
| Pos | Driver | Team | Template:Country data ENGTemplate:Namespace detect showall SIL April 22 |
Template:Country data ENGTemplate:Namespace detect showall SNE April 29 |
? | Template:Country data ENGTemplate:Namespace detect showall SNE June 25 |
Template:Country data ENGTemplate:Namespace detect showall OUL August 5 |
Template:Country data WALTemplate:Namespace detect showall PEM August 19–20 |
Template:Country data ENGTemplate:Namespace detect showall THR September 16 |
? | Points (best 11 results) | ||||
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| 1 | Template:Country data GBRTemplate:Namespace detect showall Richard Singleton | Richard Singleton Racing, Coles Racing | 1* | 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1* | 1* | 154 |
| 2 | Template:Country data GBRTemplate:Namespace detect showall Jordan Oakes | Eurotek Motorsport | 1* | 5 | 7 | 2 | 1* | 2* | '2' | '2'* | '1' | DNS | 109 | ||
| 3 | Template:Country data GBRTemplate:Namespace detect showall James Littlejohn | Hillspeed | 5 | 2 | 6 | '1' | Ret | 8 | 6 | '1' | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 97 |
- (1) Scores based on best eleven results.
2006 Formula Renault BARC Club Class season
The Club Class championship in 2006 comprised twelve rounds with the final rankings reflecting each competitor’s best eleven outcomes. This category ran in parallel with the main Formula Renault BARC FR2000 series. Vehicles competed using either Tatuus RC models from '97 to '99 or Mygale SJ99 chassis, both powered by a less potent Renault Laguna 2.0L six-valve engine compared to the FR2000 class.
- Scoring system: points awarded as follows—15 for first, then 12, 10, 8, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1 through tenth place; plus one point each for fastest lap and pole position per race.
- Race length: approximately or timed to around thirty minutes.
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| Position | Team Name | Points Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Driver" | "284" |
| 2 | "Muzz Race" | "111" |
| 3 | "Reon Motorsport" | "106" |
| 4 | "JH Motorsport" | "105" |
| 5 | "Annex Technology" | "53" |
| 6 | "ACL Motorsport" | "26" |
|}
2006 Formula Renault 2.0 Italia season
- Scoring system: Points awarded as 30, 24, 20, 16, 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, and 2 for the first ten finishers; additionally, 2 points granted for fastest lap and pole position in each race.
- Structure: Each round featured two races, each with a duration of 30 minutes.
2006 Formula Renault 2.0 Italia Winter Series
- Points allocation: Positions from first to fifteenth earned 32, 28, 24, 22, 20, 18, 16, 14, 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2, and 1 point respectively; furthermore, fastest lap and pole position in each race awarded an extra 2 points.
- Race format: Two races per event, each lasting half an hour.
| Pos | Driver | Team | Template:Country data ITATemplate:Namespace detect showall VAL November 11–12 |
Template:Country data ITATemplate:Namespace detect showall VAL November 18–19 |
Points | ||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||||
| 1 | Template:Country data ESPTemplate:Namespace detect showall Jaime Alguersuari | Cram Competition | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 142 |
| 2 | Template:Country data ITATemplate:Namespace detect showall Frankie Provenzano | BVM Minardi | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 102 |
| 3 | Template:Country data ESPTemplate:Namespace detect showall Roberto Merhi | It Loox Racing | 3 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 92 |
| 4 | Template:Country data ITATemplate:Namespace detect showall Mirko Bortolotti | RP Motorsport | 8 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 88 |
| 5 | Template:Country data ITATemplate:Namespace detect showall Michele Faccin | CO2 Motorsport | 5 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 64 |
2006 PanamGPSeries Formula Renault 2000 de America season
- Scoring system: Points were allocated as follows—30 for first place, 24 for second, 20 for third, 16 for fourth, 12 for fifth, 10 for sixth, 8 for seventh, 6 for eighth, 4 for ninth, and 2 for tenth. Additional bonus points included 2 each for achieving the Fastest Lap and securing Pole Position. The championship also recognized the top-performing Rookie (N) driver. The team title was claimed by Citizen-MM-Exxxess.
- (1) Juliana González's results were excluded from the championship standings.
2006 Formula Renault 2.0 Brazil season
The Brazilian Formula Renault championship concluded its final season in 2006, with events held alongside the Renault Speed Show weekends. The points distribution awarded drivers with 30 points for first place, descending to 2 points for tenth place. Additionally, drivers earned one point each for securing pole position and recording the fastest lap.
2006 Formula TR 2000 Pro Series season
The Formula TR 2000 Pro Series competed concurrently with the Formula TR 1600 Pro Series, utilizing an identical points allocation system.
| Position | Driver | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States Carl Skerlong | Team Odyssey | 963 |
| 2 | United States John Knudsen | Knudsen Racing | 797 |
| 3 | United States Bret MacDonald | CT Motorsport | 621 |
| 4 | United States Dominic Scheer | Knudsen Racing | 438 |
| 5 | United States Paul Mashouf | 416 | |
| 6 | United States Bob Siska | Siska Racing | 336 |
| 7 | United States Dustin Welch | Welch Racing | 309 |
| 8 | United States Dino Bruno | Team Bruno | 226 |
| 9 | United States Derek DeBoer | Welch Racing | 196 |
| 10 | United States Jeremy Braun | 130 | |
| 11 | Canada Adam Davis | 124 |
2006 Asian Formula Renault Challenge season
The Asian Formula Renault Challenge was structured with two races per event, awarding driver points down to 14th place, alongside a distinct team points classification. Competitors who joined the series partway through were excluded from scoring points.
The China Formula Renault Challenge concentrated on events held within China, with points tallied based on participation in the respective category.
Initial rounds served as support races for the 2005–06 A1 Grand Prix of Nations in China but did not contribute to championship standings. One scheduled round at Zhuhai was canceled and subsequently rescheduled as the concluding round in December.
Final rankings accounted only for each driver's top ten results, disregarding performances by late entrants.
| Position | Driver | Team | Template:Country data CHNTemplate:Namespace detect showall SHA April 1 (1) |
Template:Country data CHNTemplate:Namespace detect showall SHA March 11–12 |
Template:Country data CHNTemplate:Namespace detect showall ZHU April 8–9 |
Template:Country data CHNTemplate:Namespace detect showall ZHU May 28 |
Template:Country data MYSTemplate:Namespace detect showall SEP June 24–25 |
Template:Country data CHNTemplate:Namespace detect showall SHA August 27 |
Template:Country data CHNTemplate:Namespace detect showall SHA September 17 |
Template:Country data CHNTemplate:Namespace detect showall ZHU December 17 |
Points[1] (2) |
Points (C) | ||||||
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|- !a !b !1 !2 !3 !4 !6 !7 !8 !9 !10 !11 !12 !13 |- !1 | Pekka Saarinen |Formula Racing Development#Shangsai FRD Team | | |Ret |1* |Ret |8 |1 |1 |1* |2 |3* |1* |1* |263 |145 |- !2 | Alexandre Imperatori |Asia Racing Team | | |2* |7 |2* |1* |Ret |2* |2 |3 |2* |2 |3 |238 |181 |- !3 | Jazeman Jaafar |Asia Racing Team | | |5 |11 |4 |4 |5 |3 |3 |5 |4 |3 |Ret |182 |107 |- !4 | Henri Karjalainen |Asia Racing Team | | |7 |3 |1 |2 |11* |5 |5 |6 |5 |5 |Ret |173 |130 |- !5 ... [table continues with remaining drivers and teams, trimmed for brevity] ...
... [remaining teams trimmed for brevity] ... }2006 Championnat de France FFSA Formule Campus Renault Elf season
- Competitors raced using the La Fillière vehicle across multiple circuits in France:
- Rounds 1–2: Circuit Paul Armagnac (April 16–17)
- Rounds 3–4: Circuit de Lédenon (April 29–30)
- Rounds 5–6: Dijon-Prenois (May 20–21)
- Rounds 7–8: Circuit de Pau (June 4–5)
- Rounds 9–10: Circuit du Val de Vienne (June 24–25)
- Rounds 11–12: Circuit Bugatti du Mans (September 30 – October 1)
- Rounds 13–14: Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours (October 21–22)
| Position | Team | Points[1] | Points (C) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asia Racing Team | 104 | 70 |
| 2 | Formula Racing Development#Shangsai FRD Team | 101 | '72' |
| 3 | Champ Motorsport | 65 | '47' |
| 4 | Dyna Ten Motorsports | 55 | '40' |
| 5 | 'M3-Prema Racing' Formula Racing Team' | 54 | '14' |
| Position | Driver | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Template:Country data FRATemplate:Namespace detect showall Kévin Estre | 195 | |
| 2 | Template:Country data FRATemplate:Namespace detect showall Tristan Vautier | 195 | |
| 3 | Template:Country data FRATemplate:Namespace detect showall Charles Pic | 162 | |
| 4 | Template:Country data FRATemplate:Namespace detect showall Edouard Texte | 78 | |
| 5 | Template:Country data FRATemplate:Namespace detect showall Charles-Edouard Champain | 65 | |
| 6 | Template:Country data FRATemplate:Namespace detect showall Nelson Lukes | 57 | |
| 7 | Template:Country data FRATemplate:Namespace detect showall Bastien Borget | 50 | |
| 8 | Template:Country data ARETemplate:Namespace detect showall Faisal Al Redha | 49 | |
| 9 | Template:Country data FRATemplate:Namespace detect showall Nicolas Marroc | 44 | |
| 10 | Template:Country data FRATemplate:Namespace detect showall Benjamin Lariche | 43 |
2006 Formula Renault 1.6 Belgium season
- Each event featured a duration of 20 minutes.
- Points were awarded as follows: 20 for first place, then 17, 15, 13, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1 for positions two through fifteen; additionally, one point was granted for the fastest lap and two points for securing pole position.
| Position | Driver | Team | Points |
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| 1 | Template:Country data GBRTemplate:Namespace detect showall Craig Dolby | Team Astromega | 204 |
| 2 | Template:Country data FRATemplate:Namespace detect showall Pierre Combot | Boutsen Ginion Racing | 162 |
| 3 | Template:Country data BELTemplate:Namespace detect showall Julien Schroyen | DKR Engineering | 140 |
| 4 | Template:Country data BELTemplate:Namespace detect showall Maxime Martin | Boutsen Ginion Racing | 123 |
| Position | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boutsen Ginion Racing | 341 |
| 2 | DKR Engineering | 256 |
| 3 | Marc Goosens Motorsport | 215 |
| 4 | Team Astromega | 204 |
| 5 | Racing Experience | 164 |
| 6 | Totokata Racing | 119 |
| 7 | Speed Racing | 66 |
| 8 | Delahaye Racing Team | 60 |
| 9 | Speed Lover | 41 |
| 10 | MRD Motorsport Europe | 38 |
| 11 | Racing Spirit | 27 |
| 12 | Stroek Motorsport | 17 |
| 13 | AP Motorsport | 0 |
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2006 Formula Junior 1.6 Italia powered by Renault season
The year 2006 marked the final campaign for Italy's Formula Junior 1.6 series utilizing Renault engines. Starting in 2007, the championship transitioned to Fiat power units and adopted the new name Formula Monza 1.6.
- Scoring followed this distribution: from first to fifteenth place, points awarded were 20, then 17, 15, 13, down to a single point; an extra point was given for the fastest lap and two points for pole position.
| Position | Team | Points |
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| 1 | Tomcat Racing | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Dynamic Engineering | |
| 3 | AP Motorsport | |
| 4 | It Loox Racing | |
| 5 | M&C Motorsport | |
| 6 | Speed Racing | |
| 7 | Szasz Motorsport | |
| 8 | PSR Motorsport | |
| 9 | Emmegi Promotion | |
| 10 | Speed Lover | |
| 11 | BVM Racing | |
| 12 | Keks Motorsport | |
| 13 | BVM Minardi Jr. |
2006 Formula Renault 1.6 Argentina season
The 2006 championship comprised 13 circuits, with a scoring method that awarded points to the top ten finishers (20, 15, 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 3, 2, 1), in addition to one point granted for securing pole position and another for each race start.
| Position | Driver | Points |
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| 1 | Template:Country data ARGTemplate:Namespace detect showall Mariano Werner | 175 |
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| 2 | Template:Country data ARGTemplate:Namespace detect showall Néstor Girolami | 126 |
| 3 | Template:Country data URYTemplate:Namespace detect showall José Pedro Passadore | 85 |
| 4 | Template:Country data ARGTemplate:Namespace detect showall Matias Munoz Marchesi | 81 |
| 5 | Template:Country data ARGTemplate:Namespace detect showall Mariano Ponce de León | 81 |
| 6 | Template:Country data ARGTemplate:Namespace detect showall Guido Falaschi | 72 |
| 7 | Template:Country data ARGTemplate:Namespace detect showall Maximiliano Baumgartner | 72 |
| 8 | Template:Country data ARGTemplate:Namespace detect showall Kevin Icardi | 67 |
| 9 | Template:Country data ARGTemplate:Namespace detect showall Roberto Luna | 67 |
| 10 | Ezequiel Tudesco
66 |
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2006 PanamGPSeries Formula 1600 Junior seasonThe Formula 1600 Junior category within the PanamGPSeries ran concurrently with the Formula Renault 2000 de America events and followed an identical points allocation system: positions one through ten earned 30, 24, 20, 16, 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, and 2 points respectively. Additionally, drivers received two points each for the fastest lap and pole position.
2006 Formula TR 1600 Pro Series seasonThe Formula TR 1600 Pro Series was held alongside the Formula TR 2000 Pro Series, utilizing the same points distribution system.
2006 GP2 Series seasonThe GP2 Series in 2006 featured Renault-powered 4-liter V8 engines combined with Bridgestone tires and Dallara chassis. 2006 Formula Super Renault seasonThis championship utilized a variety of chassis including those from Dallara, Reynard Motorsport#Reynard, Ralt, and Toms, all powered by Renault engines such as the Renault 21, Renault 18, or F3R 2.0L units. The series contested twelve rounds at circuits like Autódromo Roberto Mouras, Autódromo 9 de Julio, and Autódromo Sudamericano de Olavarría.
2006 Fórmula Renault Interprovincial Championship |
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