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GP2 in the 2006 season. Full information

2nd season of the GP2 proved to be an exhilarating ride for motorsport enthusiasts worldwide. Spanning from 8th April to 10th September in 2006, this season showcased thrilling races, unexpected twists, and fierce competition. Join us as we relive the excitement and drama that unfolded throughout this unforgettable season of GP2!

Beginners of the season: Lewis Hamilton , Lucas Di Grassi , Michael Ammermuller , Franck Perera , Luca Filippi

Participated in training: Lucas Di Grassi , Sergio Hernandez , Ferdinando Monfardini

List of races and tracks in the 2006 season

Race Winner Track Race Start
Valencia GP2 2006 Valencia GP2 Race 1 Nelson Angelo Piquet
Dallara GP2/05, #11
Valencia 8th April 2006
Valencia GP2 2006 Valencia GP2 Race 2 Michael Ammermuller
Dallara GP2/05, #3
Valencia 9th April 2006
Imola GP2 2006 Imola GP2 Race 1 Gianmaria Bruni
Dallara GP2/05, #26
Imola 22nd April 2006
Imola GP2 2006 Imola GP2 Race 2 Ernesto Viso
Dallara GP2/05, #7
Imola 23rd April 2006
Nurburgring GP2 2006 Nurburgring GP2 Race 1 Lewis Hamilton
Dallara GP2/05, #2
Nürburgring 6th May 2006
Nurburgring GP2 2006 Nurburgring GP2 Race 2 Lewis Hamilton
Dallara GP2/05, #2
Nürburgring 7th May 2006
Barcelona GP2 2006 Barcelona GP2 Race 1 Alexandre Premat
Dallara GP2/05, #1
Catalunya 14th May 2006
Barcelona GP2 2006 Barcelona GP2 Race 2 Ernesto Viso
Dallara GP2/05, #7
Catalunya 15th May 2006
Monaco GP2 2006 Monaco GP2 Lewis Hamilton
Dallara GP2/05, #2
Monte Carlo 27th May 2006
Silverstone GP2 2006 Silverstone GP2 Race 1 Lewis Hamilton
Dallara GP2/05, #2
Silverstone 10th June 2006
Silverstone GP2 2006 Silverstone GP2 Race 2 Lewis Hamilton
Dallara GP2/05, #2
Silverstone 11th June 2006
Magny-Cours GP2 2006 Magny-Cours GP2 Race 1 Timo Glock
Dallara GP2/05, #8
Magny-Cours 15th July 2006
Magny-Cours GP2 2006 Magny-Cours GP2 Race 2 Giorgio Pantano
Dallara GP2/05, #16
Magny-Cours 16th July 2006
Hockenheim GP2 2006 Hockenheim GP2 Race 1 Gianmaria Bruni
Dallara GP2/05, #26
Hockenheim 29th July 2006
Hockenheim GP2 2006 Hockenheim GP2 Race 2 Timo Glock
Dallara GP2/05, #8
Hockenheim 30th July 2006
Hungaroring GP2 2006 Hungaroring GP2 Race 1 Nelson Angelo Piquet
Dallara GP2/05, #11
Hungaroring 5th August 2006
Hungaroring GP2 2006 Hungaroring GP2 Race 2 Nelson Angelo Piquet
Dallara GP2/05, #11
Hungaroring 6th August 2006
Istanbul GP2 2006 Istanbul GP2 Race 1 Nelson Angelo Piquet
Dallara GP2/05, #11
Istanbul Park 26th August 2006
Istanbul GP2 2006 Istanbul GP2 Race 2 Andreas Zuber
Dallara GP2/05, #27
Istanbul Park 27th August 2006
Monza GP2 2006 Monza GP2 Race 1 Giorgio Pantano
Dallara GP2/05, #16
Monza 9th September 2006
Monza GP2 2006 Monza GP2 Race 2 Giorgio Pantano
Dallara GP2/05, #16
Monza 10th September 2006

Drivers championship 2006

Lewis Hamilton

United Kingdom

Champion

Points: 114 Wins: 5 Poles: 1

Nelson Angelo Piquet

Brazil

2nd place

Points: 102 Wins: 4 Poles: 6

Alexandre Premat

France

3rd place

Points: 66 Wins: 1 Poles: 0

List of all drivers for the 2006 season

Name Points
Lewis Hamilton 114
Nelson Angelo Piquet 102
Alexandre Premat 66
Timo Glock 58
Giorgio Pantano 44
Ernesto Viso 42
Gianmaria Bruni 33
Adam Carroll 33
Nicolas Lapierre 32
Jose Maria Lopez 30
Michael Ammermuller 25
Clivio Piccione 18
Alexandre Sarnes Negrao 13
Andreas Zuber 12
Hiroki Yoshimoto 12
Franck Perera 8
Lucas Di Grassi 8
Adrian Valles 7
Luca Filippi 7
Tristan Gommendy 6
Ferdinando Monfardini 6
Felix Porteiro 5
Sergio Hernandez 1

List of all cars in the 2006 season

Dallara GP2/05

Renault

Points: 682 Wins: 21 Poles: 21