so you're in May 9th, 2006. The moment when Formula 1's most exciting rivalry breaks out. Hark back how last year Fernando Alonso became the youngest world champion ever. Together with Renault, they devastated Ferrari's era of dominance. The defeat prompted Scuderia to make serious changes, especially when it's Michael Schumacher's last season in his career that I'm uh going to retire from racing. And believe me, he's definitely not ready to lose again. As a result, 2006 brought us a wild duel between the young Fernando Alonso and the legendary Michael Schumacher. So who the hell would win? The story starts with the first Grand Prix of the season in Bahrain. Qualifying results proved that Ferrari had a great car. Michael Schumacher came in first and his new teammate came in second. Young Felipe Massa replaced the loyal Rubens Barrichello. However, pole position did not guarantee victory. Alonso is attacking Massa, he makes him push to one side. Massa's

weaved twice now he can't I'll do that again at the start. Fernando Alonzo immediately overtook Jensen button. At this time, Schumacher's teammate was supposed to keep the Spanish driver at Bay. However, he made a mistake while turning and let Alonzo pass him. Felipe Masa was desperately trying to regain his position, but on the seventh lap, he lost control of the car, that caused masasa to almost collide with Alonzo. The Spanish driver skillfully avoided the accident and kept on pursuing Schumacher. However, Michael Show impressive speed, he set a series of fastest laps. The decisive moment of the race was renold's pit stop. When Alonzo came back to the track, he was right next to the German driver. Oh, Michael's trying to go around the outside and he's not going to let him through just enough on that P stop. Fernando coldly pinned Schumacher and took the lead. This Victory confirmed that Alonzo won't give up his title without a fight. As of 2006, Formula 1 was

expected to switch from 3 L V10 engines to 8-cylinder 2.4 L [Music] engines. That's why the next Malaysian Grand Prix may have a lot of engine failures. No wonder that during training, the Ferrari team decided to change the engines on both cars. Such replacements were punishable by a penalty of 10 positions on the starting grid. So Schumaker started the race from 14th place and Massa from 21st. Fernando Alonso once again showed impeccable skills at the start. He managed to climb from seventh place to third. What a beautiful start by the world champion. After overtaking, he moved up to second place. Schumacher was also gradually regaining positions, but his teammate seemed to be faster. So in the end, he finished ahead. In the past, a similar situation would have resulted in an immediate order from the Ferrari team to let Michael go ahead, but that day there was no team tactic. At that point, it became clear that Ferrari had undergone big changes in the Reynold

team the co-pilot was also faster than the leader. Therefore, Gian Carlo Fysik became the winner. Perhaps the problem lies in the Ferrari's cars reliability. However, the next Australian Grand Prix gave us a much different answer. Schumacher's first failure occurred during qualifying due to unexpected rain. Michael started the race outside the top 10 while Button took the pole position. The race started with tension at the first turn. Massa collided with Williams. This caused the safety car to come out. At this time, Alonzo used the brake to effectively warm up his tires. This allowed him to easily pass Button. However, the race was soon interrupted again due to a Red Bull accident. The driver made a mistake while braking and collided with the barriers. Oh, nasty lost it badly under braking. Meanwhile, Schumacher was slowly but surely gaining ground. By lap 24, he moved up from 11th to sixth place. However, coming out of the last turn, Michael went too far off the track and crashed into the barriers. Oh, is that Michael Scher? It is Scher.

pushing enormously hard trying to catch Jens some button. He has dropped it. This meant an early end to the race. The failure greatly affected Shumacher. Embarrassed, Michael mistakenly turned into the Toyota pits instead of his Ferrari team. This moment clearly emphasized the contrast with Alonso. At the same time, the Spanish driver was confidently moving towards his second consecutive victory. After this race, faith in the success of Schumacher and Ferrari gradually disappeared. Michael was already 17 points behind. The need for immediate changes was obvious. Fortunately, the next race was to take place at the Imola circuit. For Schumacher, this place was of particular importance. It was here a year ago that Alonso had defeated him. Amazing defensive driving by Fernando Alonso. His hand is out of the CIT. If Michael was really expecting to fight for the title, it was time to change the situation in the championship. Michael Schumacher again. And now we're going to go to Imola. In Imola, Schumacher was first on the starting

grid. He set a new record of 66 pole positions. It is symbolic that Michael broke Ayrton Senna's record in San Marino. However, Alonso did not intend to give up the victory easily. In the middle of the race, Schumacher faced tire problems. The Spaniard made good use of it and stayed on his tail. However, Imola's configuration made overtaking difficult, so Fernando made a strategic move. He was the first to make a pit stop that forced Schumacher to accelerate and demonstrate several incredibly fast laps. Thanks to this, he retained the lead after his pit stop until the end of the race. Schumacher did not make a single mistake. Finally, Ferrari won the race. Michael later revealed that he and his strategists had deliberately provoked Alonso to make an early pit stop. This tactic proved to be the key to success, not only in San Marino but also at the next European Grand Prix. Fernando Alonso took the pole, but there were two Ferraris behind him when the leaders competed with each

other chaos reigned in the race. The day was over for Jenson Button, Christian Klien, Frank Montagny. At that time, Fernando Alonso entered the pits for his last stop. Schumacher started to move quickly on the track again. He showed incredible laps after his pit stop. He took the lead and brought the Scuderia its second victory in a row. Ferrari strategists have once again managed to beat Renault. But would it last? It was clear that Renault's cars were much faster. Therefore, the next Spanish Grand Prix was a real test for Ferrari on home soil. Fernando Alonso won the pole position. During the race, he had no trouble breaking away from Schumacher. That day, the only thing Michael could do was try to reduce the gap. Alonso's victory at his home Grand Prix was historic. 130,000 fans cheered along with Fernando. Schumacher, who took second place, watched his championship slip away. Is that the end of the story? Well, you know that Schumacher would do

anything to win. Just as he did, for example, in Adelaide 1994. Now, we can add Monaco 2006 to this list. In the final minutes of qualifying, Michael showed the best time. However, it was clear that he would not beat Alonso. However, Schumacher had a plan B. He did what he does best: cheat. At the penultimate corner, Schumacher made a mistake and blocked the track. As a result, his competitors were unable to complete their final attempts. Now, Ferrari took the pole. But doesn't it seem strange to you? I just think it's cheap for the sport, you know. And somebody who is prepared to do cheap things like that should really consider if he's in the right spot, you know. Maybe should do something. I think the time has come. He should do something else. The teams requested an investigation. It lasted for 8 hours. You have your enemies and you have the people that believe in you. And whoever wants to go one or the other direction, I will not be able to convince them.

anyway, I mean, that's what they want to think or not think, but in the end, Schumacher was stripped of his pole position because of this. He started from the last place. I think you can guess that in Monaco this meant suicide. However, not for Michael to fight for points. Ferrari developed a unique tactic. Did it work? We'll talk about that later because there was a fight between Alonso and Raikkonen in the race. Okay, okay. Kimi's engine caught fire as usual. At that point, the cameraman showed my favorite moment and decided to relax on a yacht instead of analyzing his race in the paddock. At the end of the race, everyone was happy. Michael made an incredible comeback. Fernando celebrated another victory. But that's not the whole story. Red Bull took third place, which made Christian Horner fulfill his promise. He jumped naked into the pool. Alonso increased his lead over Schumacher to 21 points. Will the Red Baron be able to catch up with Fernando? However, Alonso launched an unprecedented two-win streak. He won the British Grand

Prix Canadian Grand Prix. It was his fourth consecutive victory. The Spaniard increased his lead to 25 points. It seems that the championship can be wrapped up. Two weeks ago, Ferrari were looking to the North American races to reduce the Spaniard's lead. Now all they can do is minimize their losses. However, the US Grand Prix changed everything. Fans realized that the championship was just beginning. So what happened there? You see, there was a reliable team behind every achievement of Michael Schumacher. Together with Scaria, they got out of even the most hopeless situations. Therefore, thanks to the skill of Italian engineers, the F248 Ferrari reached new heights. The Indianapolis race proved it. The difference in speed between Ferrari and Renault was impressive. Therefore, both red cars easily took the first row of the grid. Part of the success was also due to the Bridgestone tires. So, Scaria had no problem making it a double. Schumacher scores again in the United States with the help of Bridgestone, thus reminding us of the damn race in 2005.

watch a video about it on my channel. Fernando Alonso managed to finish only fifth, but the next Grand Prix will be home for Renault and Michelin. Will they be able to make a comeback? The sun hit the track during the French Grand Prix; once again, Bridgestone tires proved to be the perfect choice. No wonder Ferrari took the top row of the starting grid. Massa loyally defended Schumer throughout the race. The only thing Fernando Alonso could do was take risks. During the second pit stop, the team refueled Fernando for the rest of the race. However, would he have enough fuel? When Massa pitted for the third Pit Stop, Alonzo easily finished in second place. However, he had no chance to catch up with Schumacher. Therefore, Michael reduced his Advantage by two points. He had finally started the battle for the championship. This was only the beginning of Renault's problems. After the race in France, the FIA joined the chat. Renault's unique Advantage was the mass damper.

gave the car an advantage when cornering and hitting curbs. Let me explain this with some footage from the game. You can see how smoothly Renault's car moves compared to Ferrari's. Who wanted to deprive Renault of this advantage. Perhaps Ferrari? No, it is not. McLaren proved that the mass damper is a moving aerodynamic device. But that's just ridiculous. Mass damper has been in use for a year and a half before the FIA took action. Maybe they wanted to keep things intriguing in the championship. We will never find it out. But one thing is certain, the FIA's decision was a big setback for Renault. At the German Grand Prix, their biggest achievement was just a good start. All of a sudden, Alonso, who had been in perfect form, started making mistakes. That's why Ferrari easily won the race. For the first time in the season, they left Renault without a podium place. This was Schumacher's third victory in a row. He reduced Alonso's lead in the championship to

just 11 points real faced a difficult task, namely to regain its previous performance. Otherwise, Schumacher would easily win the eighth title. However, the Renault team should not be underestimated. They knew how to deal with challenges. Last year, the French proved how quickly they can adapt their cars to new requirements. Could Renault be up to the challenge at the next Hungarian Grand Prix? During qualifying, Alonso and Schumacher received a two-second penalty each. As a result, both drivers started outside the top 10. The race day turned out to be quite difficult. Although the forecast called for warm and dry conditions, it started to rain early on Sunday morning. Oh man, everyone was surprised about that rain. Expert Schumacher had a phenomenal start. Look at Bar up into second place. Then Michael Schumacher is that Schumacher. He's up in fifth or sixth place. What a phenomenal start by Michael Schumacher. He moved from 11th place to fourth. But the Red Baron faced a tire problem while Bridgestone dominated in hot weather.

Michelin had no equal in rainy conditions. The difference was so great that Alonso surpassed Michael by a full lap. He led the race without question. When Fernando entered the pits for the last pit stop, the car was refueled for the rest of the race. However, Alonzo could not get far. His mechanics didn't spin the rear wheel properly. He's off. Fernando Alonso is off. The world championship leader has stopped. Have you also wondered about the ideal conditions for Schumacher? Delosa made the pass. He goes deep. Schumacher resists. What's happened? What's happened is he through or isn't he? However, he collided with Nick Heidfeld who tried to overtake him. This led to a breakdown of Michael's suspension. None of the championship leaders scored any points. Jenson Button won the race. It was his first career victory at the Turkish Grand Prix. Both Ferraris took the first row of the grid again. However, don't be too hasty in thinking that's all. After all, Schumacher

was in second place. Fernando Alonso was right behind him. The race promised to be fierce from the very beginning. Schumaker put up a fight. He broke away from the Spaniard by 5 seconds. However, the safety car changed the game. During it, the Ferrari team sent two cars to the pits. Because of this, Schumacher was forced to wait for his teammate to be serviced. Fernando made use of this chance and moved up to second place. Michael was constantly pressuring Alonso. Michael Schumacher, Alonso a little bit slow there out of turn four down the hill to five. Surely, Schumaker's going to get him. He's got him in his sights now on the run to seven. But the Spaniard was used to such conditions. Therefore, the fight quickly turned into a cat and mouse game. Felipe Massa won his first race in Formula 1. For Michael Schumacher, the race turned out to be a missed opportunity. This begs the question, why didn't Ferrari adopt a team strategy? After all, Schumacher has not

been able to catch up with Alonzo in the championship. The Red Baron was 12 points behind. Each race reduced his chances of winning the championship. Therefore, Schumacher had to change the situation immediately, and there was a perfect chance for that at his home Grand Prix of Italy. Qualifying was exceptional from the start. The stewards sent Alonzo from fifth to 10th place because of Massa's blockage. Fernando strongly condemned this decision. I don't consider Formula 1 like a sport anymore, the Spaniard said. He wasn't ready to give up. He fought hard for every point. Therefore, on lap 43, he was able to gain a foothold in the third position. However, Monza's magic worked. Oh, who's that? It's Alonzo! It's the world! Listen to the crowd. Alonzo's time was over. For the first time in two years, Fernando had engine problems. Michael managed to win the race and get his 90th victory. After the celebration, he said something that shocked absolutely

everyone he going to be my last Monza race. I'm going to do at the end of this year. I've decided together with the team that I'm uh going to retire from from racing. Although Schumaker denied the importance of the title fight because of his retirement, everyone realized that he wanted to end his career on a high note. There were only three races left to beat Alonzo. Would the Red Baron succeed in winning his eighth title? The Chinese Grand Prix started with a setback for Schumacher. The reason was that it rained during qualifying. The result was that Michelin customers once again had a significant Advantage. You can guess who took the pole. At that point, Schumacher did his best and got six plays, and that was just the beginning. At the start, he kept fighting for sixth place. However, the weather on the track was changing. Because of this, Schumacher's Pace was constantly increasing. Already on the dry track, the Red Baron began to catch up with his Rivals. Still, Alonzo was 25

seconds ahead, the situation changed dramatically when the Spaniard had a problem with his front wheel. That's why he stopped for a pit stop. Because of this, Schumacher and Fella overtook him. Fernando's gap has been slashed. This could be the chance for Ferrari. When Alonzo came in for his second pit stop, a disaster struck. Another problem with the right rear wheel cost him time. As a result, Alonzo lost 20 seconds and his chances of winning the race. Once again, those damn technical problems. Fizy Kella was Renault's only hope. After the pit stop, he returned to the track first, but Schumacher easily overtook him. All that remained for the Red Baron was to win, and he did it perfectly. Finally, Michael caught up with Fernando Alonzo on points. To be honest with you, all the fans wanted Schumacher to win. Ferrari and Michael were in great form. The psychological advantage was on the side of Scaria. And that's not all. There was a symbolic moment with champagne on the

podium. [Music] It emphasized the belief in Schumacher's victory. The next Japanese Grand Prix confirmed Ferrari's superiority. Bridgestone provided the team with excellent tires. At home, what was the result? The first row of the starting grid was taken by red cars. This added even more confidence in Schumacher's victory. Although he finished in second place, Ferrari's management decided that there was no need to repeat past mistakes. That's why Felipe Massa let Schumacher go ahead at the start. All he had to do was finish safely. Will everything end so easily in Formula 1? No. Hang on a second. It's Michael Schumacher. No, don't believe it. Michael Schumacher in the Ferrari leading. Alonso chases him to take the lead, and it's all over. For the first time in the last 6 years, a Ferrari engine burned out. Imagine how Schumacher felt at that moment. But this was only the beginning of his disappointment. Alonso took advantage of his pit stop strategy and got ahead of Massa. He passed

the smoking Ferrari and could not believe it. Second surprise, the biggest surprise of the race for sure. The Rivalry that had lasted for months changed in an hour and a half of the race. Shoemaker's chances of success remained minimal as usual. I want to do well. I mean, as I as I told you, I don't really feel very different, the Red Baron claimed. That at the last stage in Brazil, he would fight to the last. If you watch the race on air, you'll remember how eager everyone was for Schumacher to win. Millions of fans hoped for a miracle. However, during qualifying, his chances of winning decreased again. That's because Schumacher encountered technical problems. Because of this, Michael was forced to start 10th. Now, Alonzo had to finish eighth to win. You can understand that losing the title is almost impossible. At the start of the race, Schumacher showed his refusal to give up. Michael instantly gained four positions and moved up to sixth place. Soon, Fizzy Kella became his target.

hang on to Sher will need to go left immediately. Oh no, there was some contact. Definitely Martin, there was definitely a bit of contact with Vella. Gian Carlo hit Schumacher's wheel, causing the car to spin out of control. Unfortunately, the chances for the eighth title were lost. Despite the pit stop, Michael did not want to give up. He continued to fight for the championship. From 19th Place, he managed to overtake FY Kella again, making an incredible maneuver past reenan by side. Don't collide, guys, please don't collide. Reenan gives him R. Schumaker is true. The crowd goes bananas, but in the end, he finished fourth. Schumaker proved to be the best in the world, although he failed to win his eighth title. It was an epic end to his career. After 16 Seasons, the Schumacher era was over. It was symbolic that Michael decided to run his final lap in Monza. The Red Baron said goodbye to everyone and put an end to his impressive career. He's going to be my last.

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This GREATEST Rivalry Changed Formula 1 Forever

This GREATEST Rivalry Changed Formula 1 Forever

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