Honda RA106: 2006 F1 Car Specs & Stats

Honda RA106
2006 Formula 1 car

Honda RA106

4th in standings | Honda car

1
Grand Prix WinGP Win
1
Grand Prix PoleGP Pole
3
Podiums
86
Points

Car Profile

Team Honda
Season2006
Constructors'P4 86 pts
Races18 (36 starts)
DesignerGeoff Willis Technical director
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Drivers of the Honda RA106

12 Jenson Button JensonButton P6 1 win · 56 pts
11 RubensBarrichello P7 30 pts

Full Car Statistics

Grands Prix18
Race Starts36
Wins1 (2.8%)
Poles1
Podiums3 (8.3%)
Points Finishes21
Points86
Retirements7 (19.4%)
Drivers2

Engine & Tyres

EngineHonda RA806E
2.4 V8
Also poweredSuper Aguri SA05
TyresMichelin

Key Car Landmarks

Race2006 Bahrain F1 Grand Prix2006 BHR F1 GP2006 Brazilian F1 Grand Prix2006 BRA F1 GP
Pole2006 Australian F1 Grand Prix2006 AUS F1 GP Buttononly once
Win2006 Hungarian F1 Grand Prix2006 HUN F1 GP Buttononly once
Podium2006 Malaysian F1 Grand Prix2006 MAS F1 GP Button2006 Brazilian F1 Grand Prix2006 BRA F1 GP Button
Points2006 Bahrain F1 Grand Prix2006 BHR F1 GP Button2006 Brazilian F1 Grand Prix2006 BRA F1 GP Barrichello

2006 Finishing Positions

1st 1
3rd 2
4th 7
5th 2
6th 4
7th 4
8th 1
9th 1
10th 4
11th 1
12th 1
15th 1
DNF 7
DNF Did Not Finish

Performance Breakdown

2006 Race by Race

18 Grands Prix
Jenson Button
43107DNF611DNF9DNFDNF4145443
Rubens Barrichello
151071057410DNF6DNFDNF4866127

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

Stats current as of:
Jenson Button driving the Honda RA106 at Hockenheim, Germany (2006)

Honda's F1 car for 2006

Technical specifications Honda RA106 F1 car

Chassis identification: RA106 Technical Specification
Construction: Moulded carbon fibre and honeycomb composite structure that surpasses latest FIA impact and strength regulations
Front suspension: Wishbone and pushrod-activated torsion springs and rockers, mechanical anti-roll bar
Rear suspension: Wishbone and pushrod-activated torsion springs and rockers, mechanical anti-roll bar
Dampers: Showa
Wheels: BBS forged magnesium
Front: 312mm wide
Rear: 340mm wide
Tyres: Michelin
Brakes: Alcon
Front: 2 x 6-piston calipers
Back: 2 x 6-piston calipers
Brake discs/pads: Carbon/Carbon
Steering: Honda F1 power assisted Rack and Pinion
Steering wheel: Honda F1 carbon fibre construction
Driver’s seat: Anatomically formed carbon composite
Seat belts: Six-point harness (75mm shoulder straps with HANS system)
Fuel cell: ATL kevlar-reinforced rubber bladder
Fuel capacity: 150 l
Battery: 3Ah Lead Acid
Instrumentation: Honda F1 steering wheel dash display
Gearbox: Carbon composite maincase: 7-speed unit, Honda internals
Gear selection: Sequential, semi-automatic, hydraulic activation
Clutch: Carbon plate

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 3140mm
Overall length: 4675mm
Overall height: 950mm
Overall width: 1800mm
Font track: 1460mm
Rear track: 1420
Engine name: Honda RA806E
Displacement: 2.4 litres
Configuration: V8, naturally aspirated
Vee angle: 90 degrees
Maximum power: Over 700 ps
Maximum revs: Over 18,500 rpm
Valve train: 4 valves per cylinder; pneumatic valve system
Injection system: Honda PGM-FI
Throttle system: Electronic hydraulically-operated system
Ignition system: Honda PGM-IG

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Honda RA106: Frequently Asked Questions

Which team raced the Honda RA106?
Honda raced the Honda RA106 in the 2006 Formula 1 season, finishing 4th in the constructors' championship with 86 points.
Who drove the Honda RA106?
Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello drove the Honda RA106 in 2006.
How many races did the Honda RA106 win?
The Honda RA106 won 1 of the 18 Grands Prix it entered in 2006, with 1 pole position and 3 podium finishes.
Which engine powered the Honda RA106?
The Honda RA106 used the Honda RA806E, a 2.4 V8 engine.