Points System
Points were awarded at the end of each race according to the following system:
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
In addition:
- One point was awarded for Pole position for each race
- One point was awarded for fastest lap for each race
The maximum number of points a driver could earn each weekend (except Monaco) was 34 and the maximum number for a team was 58.
Read more about this topic: 2006 Formula Renault 3.5 Series Season
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