The Complete 2006 Brazilian GP Review
A thorough review of all the events and results from the final round of the season
It was the most tense, enthralling, and - at times - bewildering championship battle for many years, but its outcome was almost overshadowed by Michael Schumacher's extraordinary departure from Formula One, and the explosion of patriotic delight as the Brazilian crowd finally saw one of their own win at home again after a 13-year drought.
As the madness unfolded all around him, Fernando Alonso stayed focused and determined, and did what was necessary to clinch his second consecutive title. In fact, his second place was a little excessive as eighth would have sufficed, but it was important to leave nothing to chance, and the podium was the best place to celebrate the championship.
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