'GP CAR STORY Vol.56 Honda RA106' Released June 10, 2026 — Unveiling the Truth of Honda's 3rd F1 Era

Sanei Co., Ltd. will release 'GP CAR STORY Vol.56 Honda RA106' at bookstores nationwide on June 10, 2026.

From discussions with the aerodynamics and engine development teams to interviews with drivers Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello, and testimonies from four key figures who witnessed the true nature of the team, this book reveals the core of Honda's third F1 era that has never been told before.

'GP CAR STORY Vol.56 Honda RA106'

The GP CAR STORY series is a magazine dedicated to deeply exploring legendary cars in motorsport, including F1. Volume 56 focuses on the 'RA106', the machine with which Honda achieved its first victory as a constructor in 39 years at the 2006 F1 World Championship.

Honda's third F1 era activities ended in late 2008, leaving behind only one victory at the 2006 Hungarian Grand Prix. Compared to the glorious second era, this period has not been widely discussed, which is precisely why many unknown truths remain. This book includes a roundtable discussion with the aerodynamics team involved in RA106's development, a dialogue with the engine development team, and interviews with four key members who held central roles in the team: Geoff Willis, Andrew Shovlin, Ron Meadows, and Nick Fry.

As the phrase "Honda was developing the car body more than imagined" suggests, the true potential and inner workings of Honda's third era are illuminated from multiple angles for the first time. Driver testimonies include interviews with Jenson Button, titled "The Moment I Had Been Longing For," and Rubens Barrichello, titled "The Determination I Never Wavered From." We deliver the inside story of victory, seen only from the cockpit, in the words of those who lived it.

The volume also contains the RA106 Gallery, Variations documenting specification changes throughout the season, Detail File, full performance results of the 2006 F1 World Championship, and GP Model Story #47, "All-Honda F1: The Winner After 39 Years," making it a fully packed, archival-worthy edition.

Book Overview Title: GP CAR STORY Vol.56 Honda RA106 Release Date: June 10, 2026 Price: 1,500 yen (including tax) ISBN: 9784779654602 Publisher: Sanei Co., Ltd.