- 2006 German Grand Prix
Infobox Grand Prix race report
Type = F1
Country = Germany
Grand Prix = German
Date = July 30
Year = 2006
Caption = The Hockenheimring
Race_No = 12
Season_No = 18
Official name = LXVII GrosserMobil 1 Preis von Deutschland
Location =Hockenheimring ,Hockenheim ,Germany
Course = Permanent racing facility
Course_mi = 2.842
Course_km = 4.574
Distance_laps = 67
Distance_mi = 190.414
Distance_km = 306.458
Weather = Sunny, warm
Pole_Driver =Kimi Räikkönen
Pole_Country = Finland
Pole_Team =McLaren -Mercedes
Pole_Time = 1:14.070
Fast_Driver =Michael Schumacher
Fast_Country = Germany
Fast_Team = Ferrari
Fast_Time = 1:16.357
Fast_L
First_Driver = Michael Schumacher
First_Country = Germany
First_Team = Ferrari
Second_Driver =Felipe Massa
Second_Country= Brazil
Second_Team = Ferrari
Third_Driver = Kimi Räikkönen
Third_Country = Finland
Third_Team = McLaren-MercedesThe GrosserMobil 1 Preis von Deutschland (Mobil 1 Grand Prix of Germany) was the twelfth race of the2006 Formula One season . It was held on28 July –30 at theHockenheimring . The Grand Prix weekend got off to a controversial start when the mass damper system fitted by Renault was deemed legal by the FIA appointed stewards despite the FIA banning the use of them. The FIA appealed against the steward's decision but there was no need as Renault withdrew the system after Friday practice to avoid further sanctions.Kimi Räikkönen took pole position, but it proved artificial as McLaren had inadvertently not put as much fuel as intended in his car before qualifying. His early pitstop left him unable to challenge at the front, and the way was left clear for Ferrari to score a dominant 1-2. Perhaps due to the damper issue, Renault was not competitive, althoughFernando Alonso was notably outperformed by team-mateGiancarlo Fisichella .Qualifying results
From [cite book|title=Formula One Yearbook 2006-2007|last=Domenjoz|first=Luc "et al"|publisher=Chronosports S.A.|pages=Page 158|isbn=2-84707-110-5] :
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