The 57-lap race was the opening round of the 2006 Formula One season and the third running of the Bahrain Grand Prix. It was won by the  World Champions, Fernando Alonso and the Renault team.
The 57-lap race marked the beginning of the 2006 Formula One season and the third edition of the Bahrain Grand Prix. The event was won by the reigning world champions, Fernando Alonso and his Renault team.