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Following is a list of the dates for the track debut and presentation of the 2006 Formula 1 Cars:

Renault: Car - R26, Track debut - 10 January 2006, Presentation - 31 January 2006
McLaren: Car - MP4/21, Track debut - 23 January 2006, Presentation - TBA
Ferrari: Car - F2006 TBC, Track debut - 16 January 2006, Presentation - 24 January
Toyota: Car - TF106, Track debut - 29 November 2005, Presentation - 14 January 2006
Williams: Car - FW28, Track & Presentation - 27 January 2006
Honda: Car - RA106, Track debut - 25 January 2006, Presentation - TBA
Red Bull Racing: Car - RB2, Track debut - 15 December 2005, Presentation - 9 March 2006
BMW Sauber: Car - TBA, Track & Presentation - 17 January 2006
MF1 Racing: Car - TBA, Track & Presentation - 03 February 2006
Toro Rosso: Car - TBA, Track & Presentation - TBA

TBA: To Be Announced

Full 2006 Team and Driver Line-up Page

Here's a couple of bits of info to fill in that chart, Ed....

1}Honda's RA106 is to be unveiled on Jan. 25th;
2}Renault's R26 is to be unveiled on Jan. 31st, although testing on the car will begin about three weeks prior to unveiling.

As for presentation, it didn't say where Honda would present its' new livery; however, it said that Renault will test the new R26 at Jerez on the date above.

Here's the link if anyone wants to look....
www.speedtv.com/articles/auto/formulaone/21029/

The Renault R26 will hit the track on the 10th of January!

Can't wait

JayVee wrote:The Renault R26 will hit the track on the 10th of January!

Can't wait

Its a month too long

JayVee wrote:The Renault R26 will hit the track on the 10th of January!

Can't wait

bleh.. renualt argh!!1 my distress.... anyway cant wait to see the NEW MACLAREN wahahaha!!! i can see my dear kimi again... so cute!

2 more bits of info on the Formula 1 debut list.....

1}Ferrari will debut its' new car, the F2006, at Mugello between Jan. 22 and Jan. 30.

2}Honda Racing(formerly BAR-Honda) will debut its' new car, the RA106, at Barcelona on Jan. 26.

Here's the link in case anyone wants to confirm the above dates....
www.speedtv.com/articles/auto/formulaone/21347/

Renualt fired up the RS26 for the first time in a complete car just before Christmas and according to Renault everything ran like clockwork.

The team again confirmed the R26 will make its track debut on the 10th of January with Giancarlo Fisichella on duty. The team will have 2 R26 chassis ready by the second winter test.


At McLaren, the team indicated that the MP4-21 will make its track debut mid to late January. The team will return to testing on the 11th of January.

Full Renault story

Q & A with McLaren's Jonathan Neale

McLaren are again late, compared to when they were a winning team...........mind you tis a tad late n I could have mi............snore..........huh .....wassup? .....I think I will stay with my original half thought

Renault Project Leader L?on Taillieu

We are on time and we have hit our performance objectives.

WOOHOO

JayVee wrote:Renault Project Leader L?on Taillieu

We are on time and we have hit our performance objectives.

WOOHOO

Pssssst ! wanna buy a harbour bridge ?

Now that is too good to be true

In 4 days you may decide to watch the boats you know

But even if Alonso The Cute completely dominates the field, you'll miss his magic by not watching.

But I know you would even if you pretend not to

It is a very nice, shiny bridge.
The gumboots are ready.
On a more serious note JV, are you not concerned that Fisi is going to get preferential tratment with development bits etc. With Alonso jumping ship I doubt that he is going to be allowed access to any development that is not absolutely essential, unless he appears likely to win a second title VERY early in the season

Julian Mayo wrote:It is a very nice, shiny bridge.
The gumboots are ready.
On a more serious note JV, are you not concerned that Fisi is going to get preferential tratment with development bits etc. With Alonso jumping ship I doubt that he is going to be allowed access to any development that is not absolutely essential, unless he appears likely to win a second title VERY early in the season

Fisichella Preferential treatement Renault

First this isn't Ferrari
Second, Fisichella may not last beyond this year at Renault
Renault are grooming Kovalainen to replace Alonso, Fisichella will remain at Renault if he proves himself which he has failed to do last season.
Third, Renault know that their best chance of winning the title is with Alonso so they can't for a second afford to even think about that.

JayVee wrote:

Julian Mayo wrote:It is a very nice, shiny bridge.
The gumboots are ready.
On a more serious note JV, are you not concerned that Fisi is going to get preferential tratment with development bits etc. With Alonso jumping ship I doubt that he is going to be allowed access to any development that is not absolutely essential, unless he appears likely to win a second title VERY early in the season

Fisichella Preferential treatement Renault

First this isn't Ferrari
Second, Fisichella may not last beyond this year at Renault
Renault are grooming Kovalainen to replace Alonso, Fisichella will remain at Renault if he proves himself which he has failed to do last season.
Third, Renault know that their best chance of winning the title is with Alonso so they can't for a second afford to even think about that.

JV, why do I fear that the word "Macchavalian" doesnt mean much to you.?
Why do I suspect that you are possibly the most honest person I have never met?
Why is it that I suspect that "intrigue" is to you an ice-cream or chocolate or some such ?

Does anyone know (or care) what colour Midland will be running on their cars in 06.
I bet they get less coverage than any other team. in fact i bet (the opera House) that they would probally be the team of least interest to people on this spot. With one or two exceptions.
We need more russians in F1 comrades!!