Friday drivers
The bottom 6 teams in the 2005 Constructors' Championship and Super Aguri were entitled to run a third car in free practice on Friday. These drivers drove on Friday but did not compete in qualifying or the race.
Background
The Grand Prix was contested by eleven teams with two drivers each. The teams (also known as Constructors ) were Renault , McLaren , Ferrari , Toyota , Williams , Honda , Red Bull , BMW Sauber , MF1 , Toro Rosso and Super Aguri .
Qualifying
Michael Schumacher and Felipe Massa earned Ferrari a front row lockout, ahead of Giancarlo Fisichella and Rubens Barrichello . Jarno Trulli 's car was still being repaired when cars were sent to parc fermé; because of that, Trulli had to start from the pit lane. Nico Rosberg was penalised for ignoring a signal during the qualification session, requiring him to get his car weighed at the FIA garage. The FIA cancelled all his qualifying times, and he started from 21st position. Toro Rosso 's Vitan...
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Race Result
| Pos. | No. | Driver | Constructor | Laps | Time/Retired |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari | 73 | 1:34:35.199 |
| 2 | 6 | Felipe Massa | Ferrari | 73 | +7.984 |
| 3 | 2 | Giancarlo Fisichella | Renault | 73 | +16.595 |
| 4 | 8 | Jarno Trulli | Toyota | 73 | +23.604 |
| 5 | 1 | Fernando Alonso | Renault | 73 | +28.410 |
| 6 | 11 | Rubens Barrichello | Honda | 73 | +36.513 |
| 7 | 14 | David Coulthard | Red Bull-Ferrari | 72 | +1 lap |
| 8 | 20 | Vitantonio Liuzzi | Toro Rosso-Cosworth | 72 | +1 lap |
| 9 | 10 | Nico Rosberg | Williams-Cosworth | 72 | +1 lap |
| Ret | 7 | Ralf Schumacher | Toyota | 62 | Wheel bearing |
Qualifying
| Pos. | No. | Driver | Constructor | Q1 | Q2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari | 1:11.588 | 1:10.636 |
| 2 | 6 | Felipe Massa | Ferrari | 1:11.088 | 1:11.146 |
| 3 | 2 | Giancarlo Fisichella | Renault | 1:12.287 | 1:11.200 |
| 4 | 11 | Rubens Barrichello | Honda | 1:12.156 | 1:11.263 |
| 5 | 1 | Fernando Alonso | Renault | 1:12.416 | 1:11.877 |
| 6 | 17 | Jacques Villeneuve | BMW Sauber | 1:12.114 | 1:11.724 |
| 7 | 12 | Jenson Button | Honda | 1:12.238 | 1:11.865 |
| 8 | 7 | Ralf Schumacher | Toyota | 1:11.879 | 1:11.673 |
| 9 | 3 | Kimi Räikkönen | McLaren-Mercedes | 1:12.777 | 1:12.135 |
| 10 | 16 | Nick Heidfeld | BMW Sauber | 1:11.891 | 1:11.718 |
The Paddock Breakdown
Barry · Gary · KatGary — 33 · Three Fantasy F1 leagues
The air hung thick with the scent of high-octane fuel and the ghosts of Indy's past. Schumacher's Ferrari, a crimson blur against the emerald track, delivered a calculated 1. 9 seconds over Alonso, a testament to the German's masterful control of the 666bhp 2006 Ferrari F1 car—a machine sculpted for precision, its 3. 0-liter V10 engine breathing with a ferocious 870 Newton meters of torque. Felipe Massa, a rising star, secured second place, showcasing the McLaren-Mercedes MP4-20's impressive 670bhp output, a vital advantage as he expertly shadowed the Spaniard. The Indianapolis circuit, a crucible of speed and endurance, had once again surrendered to the dominance of the Scuderia.
The air hung thick with the ghosts of Indy's past, a palpable yearning for the days when speed wasn't merely a calculation, but a primal scream against the asphalt. Schumacher, a titan sculpted from steel and relentless determination, seized the moment, securing his third victory of the season. A curious symmetry emerged: for the tenth time in his career, the German began a race from pole, a testament to an almost preternatural ability to control the very rhythm of the track. The gap between Schumacher and Alonso, a yawning 19 points, hinted at a championship battle of epic proportions, a contest destined to etch itself into the annals of motorsport's most captivating rivalries.
Kat — 30 · Technical journalist
The rain, a venomous grey slick, seized the asphalt. A shudder ran through Schumacher's Ferrari – a momentary lapse, a ghost of a miscalculation. The gearbox, a finely tuned beast, wrestled with the treacherous surface, threatening to relinquish its grip. A blur of scarlet, a desperate surge of power, and the German was through, carving a path through the spray. The roar of the engine, a primal scream against the storm, echoed across the Speedway. A legend forged anew.
The rain, a sullen grey drape over Indianapolis, mirrored the exhaustion etched onto Michael Schumacher's face. He'd tasted victory, yes, a hard-won affirmation after a summer of Alonso's relentless assault. But the scent of damp asphalt and the roar of the crowd felt… muted, somehow. A ghost of Senna lingered in the air, a reminder of the battles fought and lost on this very track, a spectral champion urging caution. Schumacher, ever the strategist, knew this wasn't merely a win; it was a vital recalibration, a subtle shift in the tectonic plates of the championship. The young Felipe Massa, a rising star, secured second place, a testament to Ferrari's burgeoning talent. A quiet triumph, perhaps, but a crucial one in the grand, unfolding drama.