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Rd5. Grand Prix of Europe
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The Nürburgring in Germany's Rhine region sets the stage for the fifth race of the year. Presently, two F1 World Championship races are held in Germany, one of them being the “Grand Prix of Europe.” We consider this a “Home GP,” since the race is held just 90km southeast of the Panasonic Toyota Racing headquarters in Cologne. The course has very few overtaking areas, which means qualifying position is very important.
 
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28.04.06
The European Grand Prix at the Nürburgring is the closest that the Formula 1 event comes to the gates of Toyota Motorsport's factory. more..
Nürburgring GmbH
www.nuerburgring.de
address : 53520 Nürburg, Eifel, Germany
tel : (+49) 26913020
fax : (+49) 2691302155
lap
distance		 : 5.148 km
race distance : 308.863 km
number of laps : 60
2006 race schedule
date

local time

  
05 May, 2006 (Fri) 11:00 - 12:00
 Practice Session 1
14:00 - 15:00 Practice Session 2
06 May, 2006 (Sat) 11:00 - 12:00 Practice Session 3
14:00 - qualifying
07 May, 2006 (Sun) 14:00 - race
2005 grand prix

On 29 May 2005, the Grand Prix of Europe was the seventh race of the F1 World Championship Series. Jarno Trulli secured P4 on the starting grid, but just prior to the start, his engine wouldn't fire in the allotted time, and he was assessed a drive-through penalty. Meanwhile, Ralf Schumacher started the race from P8. Unfortunately, he was caught up in a multi-car crash in the first corner, receiving damage to his front wing. These incidents conspired to relegate both cars to the back of the pack during the first stint, making it a very tough race. Even so, Jarno, who had a slightly heavier fuel load, was able to gradually move up in position, ultimately finishing in the points at 8th. Ralf eventually retired from the race.
race
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Driver

Team
1 F. Alonso Mild Seven Renault F1 Team
2 N. Heidfeld

Williams BMW
3 R. Barrichello Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro
8 J. Trulli Panasonic Toyota Racing
DNF R. Schumacher Panasonic Toyota Racing
 
fastest lap:
F. Alonso (1:30.711)
qualifying
pos.

Driver

Team
1 N. Heidfeld Williams BMW
2 K.Raikkonen

West Mclaren Mercedes
3 M. Webber Williams BMW
4 J. Trulli Panasonic Toyota Racing
8 R. Schumacher Panasonic Toyota Racing