2006 Brazillian Grand Prix - Race Result - Alonso, Renault Crowned World Champions as Massa Wins
Oct 23rd, 2006 by Haas
Fernando Alonso and Renault are 2006 Formula One World Champions. The Spaniard did more than what was required and sealed the Championship coming in second. The drive of the race went to Michael who drove from 10th to 5th before a tyre failure caused by debries from a earlier accident and pushed him to 17th and last. He fought back superbly to 4th overtaking all the way.
Massa’s brilliant flawless driving saw him take victory in what he described as the “easiest race” of his life. The Brazilian’s victory was very emotional as it was the first time in 13 years that Brazil had a home race winner. The last one was won by the great Artyon Senna.
Button joined the group of amazing race preformers fighting back from 14th to 3rd and chasing Alonso right to the Flag. Kimi came in 5th after a promising start and will always be remembered as probably the last driver to fight with Michael Schumacher on Track. Giancarlo Fisichella showed maturity in his drive but threw it away driving wide at turn one once.
The Double World Championships makes Alonso the youngest driver to defend the Driver’s World Championship taking that record from Michael. The Constructors Crown taken by Renault by 5 points after a unrelentless performance of excellece by the French team. Michael and Ferrari will be remembered for a long time thanks to the best ever comeback in the history of F1 coming back from 25 pts behind.
This race marks the end of Michael Schumacher’s career in Formula One, which saw him become one of the most successful drivers in F1 history. The Seven time World Champion will be sorely missed in the Paddock, on the Track and On the Podium