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Rd15. Grand Prix of Italy
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This is the second Grand Prix race of the season to be held in Italy. The Grand Prix of Italy is set at the Monza Circuit, located in the outskirts of Milan. This course, also called the "Holy Land of F1," is laid out with long straights, connected by chicanes and corners, boasting the highest average speeds of all of the F1 circuits. Naturally, the circuit calls for a high percentage of time on full throttle, as well as severe braking in the corners. The key to quicker lap times here is the skillful use of curbs in the corners.

 
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04.09.06
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Autodromo Nazionale di Monza
www.monzanet.it
address : Park Monza, 20052, Monza, Italy
tel : (+39) 039 24821
fax : (+39) 039 320324
lap
distance		 : 5.793 km
race distance : 306.720 km
number of laps : 53
2006 race schedule
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8 September, 2006 (Fri) 11:00 - 12:00
 Practice Session 1
14:00 - 15:00 Practice Session 2
9 September, 2006 (Sat) 11:00 - 12:00 Practice Session 3
14:00 - qualifying
10 September, 2006 (Sun) 14:00 - race
2005 grand prix

The Grand Prix of Italy was the fifteenth race of the season, held on September 4, 2005. Both Jarno and Ralf qualified in relatively decent positions at P6 and P9, respectively. Jarno jumped on a quick start, immediately improving position. Soon after, Jarno was passed by several cars, but our pit strategy worked splendidly, allowing Jarno to regain position. Meanwhile, thanks again to effective pit strategy, Ralf was able to steadily move up in position. In the end, Jarno finished 5th and Ralf 6th. The race was particularly noteworthy in that all twenty starting cars completed the race--a very rare occurrence in F1.
race
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Driver

Team
1 J. Montoya West Mclaren Mercedes
2 F. Alonso

Mild Seven Renault F1 Team
3 G. Fisichella Mild Seven Renault F1 Team
5 J. Trulli Panasonic Toyota Racing
6 R. Schumacher Panasonic Toyota Racing
 
fastest lap:
K.Raikkonen (1:21.504)
qualifying
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Driver

Team
1 K. Raikkonen West Mclaren Mercedes
2 J. Montoya West Mclaren Mercedes
3 F. Alonso Mild Seven Renault F1 Team
6 J. Trulli Panasonic Toyota Racing
10 R. Schumacher Panasonic Toyota Racing