Renault R26: 2006 F1 Car Specs & Stats

Renault R26
2006 Formula 1 car

Renault R26

Constructors' champion | Renault car

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Title
8
Grand Prix WinsGP Wins
7
Grand Prix PolesGP Poles
19
Podiums

Car Profile

Team Renault Season 2006 Constructors' P1 206 pts Races 18 (36 starts) Designers Dino Toso Head of aerodynamicsTim Densham Chief designerBob Bell Technical director
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Engine & Tyres

Engine Renault RS262.4 V8 Tyres Michelin

Drivers of the Renault R26

1 Fernando Alonso FernandoAlonso P1 7 wins · 134 pts
2 GiancarloFisichella P4 1 win · 72 pts

2006 Finishing Positions

1st 8
2nd 7
3rd 4
4th 3
5th 3
6th 6
8th 1
DNF 4
DNF Did Not Finish

2006 Race by Race

18 Grands Prix
Fernando Alonso
121221111525DNF2DNF212
Giancarlo Fisichella
DNF15863644366DNF64336

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

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2006 Renault R26

Renault's F1 car for 2006

Technical specifications Renault R26 F1 car

Monocoque construction: Moulded carbon fibre and aluminium honeycomb composite monocoque, manufactured by the Renault F1 Team and designed for maximum strength and stiffness with minimum weight. Engine installed as a fully-stressed member.
Fuel tank: Kevlar-reinforced rubber fuel cell by ATL.
Front suspension: Carbon fibre top and bottom wishbones operate an inboard rocker via a pushrod system. This is connected to a torsion bar and damper units which are mounted at the front of the monocoque.
Rear suspension: Carbon fibre top and bottom wishbones operating vertically-mounted torsion bars and horizontally-mounted damper units mounted on the top of the gearbox casing.
Cooling system: Separate oil and water radiators located in the car's sidepods and cooled using airflow from the car's forward motion
Tyres: Michelin
Brake system: Carbon discs and pads (Hitco); calipers by AP Racing
Driver seat: Removable driver’s seat made of anatomically formed carbon composite, with six-point harness seat belt. Steering wheel integrates gear change and clutch paddles.
Electronic systems: Integrated Step 11 chassis/engine electronics and software co-developed by Renault F1 Team and Magneti Marelli.
Transmission: Seven-speed semi-automatic titanium gearbox with one reverse gear.

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 3100mm
Front track: 1450mm
Rear track: 1400mm
Overall length: 4800mm
Overall height: 950mm
Overall width: 1800mm
Overall weight: 600kg including driver and camera
Engine designation: Renault RS26
Cylinders: 90° V8
Capacity: 2398cc
Weight: 95kg
Spark Plugs: Champion
Fuel: Elf
Lubricants: Elf

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Renault R26: Frequently Asked Questions

Which team raced the Renault R26?
Renault raced the Renault R26 in the 2006 Formula 1 season, winning the constructors' championship with 206 points.
Who drove the Renault R26?
Fernando Alonso and Giancarlo Fisichella drove the Renault R26 in 2006.
How many races did the Renault R26 win?
The Renault R26 won 8 of the 18 Grands Prix it entered in 2006, with 7 pole positions and 19 podium finishes.
Which engine powered the Renault R26?
The Renault R26 used the Renault RS26, a 2.4 V8 engine.