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After the long run since its beginning in March, the 2006 F1 season culminated in Sao Paulo.
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A counterclockwise course and bumpy surface… At the ever-tough Interlagos, the TF106Bs had looked in great form at one stage.
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This year's Brazilian Grand Prix opened to colder than usual conditions before the sun finally showed its face on Sunday.
“That was the hardest possible way to finish the season… I know how hard the team has worked all year so I would like to thank them.”
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Trulli clinched 3rd in qualifying – his best result for this season – and a podium finish looked to be within his grasp before mechanical problems dashed all hope.
Panasonic Toyota Racing was the only Bridgestone team on harder tyres and should have finished in the top group…
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Fifth in the constructor's – a dream that fell just out of reach. But the speed shown in qualifying should spur a comeback next season.
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Podiums: 1; total points: 35; ranking: sixth – this is how things stand at the end of the sixth year in F1 for Panasonic Toyota Racing.
