Honda RA106

Honda RA106
	Rubens Barrichello driving the RA106 at the 2006 Brazilian Grand Prix
Category	Formula One
Constructor	Honda
Designer(s)	Geoff Willis (Technical Director); Gary Savage (Deputy Technical Director); Kevin Taylor (Chief Designer); Willem Toet (Chief Engineer, Aerodynamics and Design); Mark Ellis (Chief Engineer, Vehicle Performance); Ian Wright (Chief Engineer, Vehicle Dynamics); Russell Cooley (Chief Engineer, Transmission and Mechanical); Simon Lacey (Head of Aerodynamics); Mariano Alperin [ ja ](Chief Aerodynamicist)
Predecessor	BAR 007 - BAR Engineering ; Honda RA301 - Honda branded ; Honda RA302 - Honda branded
Successor	RA107
Technical specifications[ citation needed ]
Chassis	Carbon fibre and honeycomb composite structure
Suspension (front)	Wishbone and pushrod activated torsion springs and rockers; mechanical anti-roll bar
Suspension (rear)	Wishbone and pushrod activated torsion springs and rockers; mechanical anti-roll bar
Length	4,675 mm (184.1 in)
Width	1,800 mm (70.9 in)
Height	950 mm (37.4 in)
Axle track	Front : 1,460 mm (57.5 in); Rear : 1,420 mm (55.9 in)
Wheelbase	3,145 mm (123.8 in)
Engine	Honda RA806E 2,395 cc (146.2 cu in) V8 (90°). Naturally-aspirated, mid-mounted.
Transmission	Honda 7 forward speeds + 1 reverse semi-automatic
Power	650-775 hp @ 19,500 rpm
Fuel	ENEOS
Lubricants	ENEOS
Brakes	Caliper : alcon ; Pad and Disc : Brembo / Hitco
Tyres	Michelin ; BBS Wheels
Competition history
Notable entrants	Lucky Strike Honda Racing F1 Team
Notable drivers	11. Rubens Barrichello ; 12. Jenson Button
Debut	2006 Bahrain Grand Prix
First win	2006 Hungarian Grand Prix
Last win	2006 Hungarian Grand Prix
Last event	2006 Brazilian Grand Prix
Constructors' Championships	0
Drivers' Championships	0

Last updated November 20, 2024

The Honda RA106 (originally known as the BAR 008)^[2] was the car with which the Honda team competed in the 2006 Formula One season. It was driven by Rubens Barrichello, who joined from Ferrari, and Jenson Button, who had spent three seasons with the team as British American Racing. The year marked the first time Honda had competed as a full team since 1968; since then it had only competed as an engine supplier until taking over BAR completely in late 2005.

History

Although the year was a significant improvement from Honda's performance in 1968 and BAR's performance in 2005, Honda was unable to challenge for the world championship after impressive winter testing form. The car was quick in qualifying but less so in the races. A performance slump mid-season also led to the team parting company with the car's designer, Geoff Willis, and he was replaced by the inexperienced Shuhei Nakamoto.

However, things improved from the German GP, culminating in Button's first F1 win in Hungary. Button was generally the stronger driver throughout the season, and it was felt that he deserved to get Honda's first win in their F1 return.

Honda finished the season strongly with a run of points finishes, culminating in a third-place finish for Button at the final race in Brazil. They also successfully introduced their 2007-spec engine before the season was over.

The team eventually finished fourth in the Constructors' Championship, with 86 points.

The RA106 formed the basis of the Super Aguri SA07.

The RA106 was also the last Honda-powered car to achieve a Grand Prix victory until Max Verstappen won the 2019 Austrian Grand Prix in the Red Bull Racing RB15.

Sponsorship and livery

Honda used the Lucky Strike logos, except in countries that had a ban on tobacco advertising. In China, it had 555 logos on the car in place of Lucky Strike.

In Turkey, the car ran with a special livery that coinside their collaboration with Petrol Ofisi.

Gallery

Jenson Button driving the RA106 at the 2006 Canadian GP.
Rubens Barrichello driving the RA106 at the 2006 Brazilian GP.
Anthony Davidson driving the RA106 at the 2006 US GP.

Complete Formula One results

(key) (results in bold indicate pole position)

Year	Entrant	Engine	Tyres	Drivers	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	Points	WCC
2006	Lucky Strike Honda Racing F1 Team	Honda V8	M		BHR	MAL	AUS	SMR	EUR	ESP	MON	GBR	CAN	USA	FRA	GER	HUN	TUR	ITA	CHN	JPN	BRA	86	4th
				Rubens Barrichello	15	10	7	10	5	7	4	10	Ret	6	Ret	Ret	4	8	6	6	12	7
				Jenson Button	4	3	10^†	7	Ret	6	11	Ret	9	Ret	Ret	4	1	4	5	4	4	3

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Racecar Engineering technical review

↑ "Engine Honda". www.statsf1.com. Retrieved 18 November 2020.
↑ "Honda's Third Formula One Era" (PDF). F1-forecast.com. Retrieved 29 September 2022.

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[1] "Engine Honda". www.statsf1.com. Retrieved 18 November 2020.

[2] "Honda's Third Formula One Era" (PDF). F1-forecast.com. Retrieved 29 September 2022.

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