Honda RA 106 white and black number 12 from 2006 - Formula 1
Echelle: 1/43ème
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Discover this Honda RA 106 in 1/43 scale, a faithful reproduction of the 2006 Formula 1 car driven by Jenson Button. This miniature perfectly captures Honda's distinctive aesthetic with its characteristic white and black livery, numbered 12, marking the return of the Japanese brand as an official constructor in F1.
A true testament to a pivotal era in motorsport, this reproduction is an essential collectible item for all Formula 1 and Japanese car enthusiasts. It represents Honda's renewed ambition in the top category of motorsport.
The Honda RA 106 was developed for the 2006 Formula 1 season, marking Honda's return as an official constructor after purchasing the BAR team. This car represented the renewed ambitions of the Japanese giant in the top category, with significant investment in research and development.
Technically, the RA 106 was equipped with the Honda RA806E V8 2.4-liter engine, compliant with the new regulations. The chassis, designed in collaboration with BAR-Honda engineers, incorporated the latest aerodynamic innovations of the time. Despite mixed racing performances, this car laid the foundation for Honda's program, which would culminate in Brawn GP's constructors' title in 2009, using the Honda engine.
Driven by Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello, the RA 106 allowed the team to finish fourth in the constructors' championship, including a memorable podium for Button at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
In 2006, Honda was undergoing a period of major transformation in Formula 1. After years as an engine supplier, the Japanese brand took full control of its sporting destiny by purchasing the BAR team. This decision aligned with Honda's philosophy of "racing improves the breed", where motorsport serves as a laboratory for technologies applied to series production.
Honda's history in Formula 1 dates back to the 1960s, with numerous successes particularly in the 1980s and 1990s as an engine supplier. The 2006-2008 period as a constructor, although less fruitful in terms of sports results, showcased the Japanese determination to conquer the pinnacle of motorsport with its own technical and financial means.
The story of the Honda RA 106 takes on a special dimension when one knows the subsequent events. In December 2008, Honda abruptly announced its withdrawal from Formula 1, selling its team for a symbolic pound to Ross Brawn. This decision, motivated by the global economic crisis, seemed to mark the end of a Japanese dream.
Yet, it was paradoxically this withdrawal that allowed Honda to touch the Holy Grail. The Brawn GP team, using the Honda engine developed for 2009, won both world titles that year. Honda's years of investment, symbolized by cars like the RA 106, had ultimately borne fruit, but under another name.
Jenson Button, who had loyally served Honda since 2003, thus became world champion thanks to the foundational work done by Japanese engineers. This irony of motorsport makes the RA 106 a valuable witness to an era when Honda unknowingly laid the groundwork for its future indirect triumph.
This Honda RA 106 naturally fits into any collection dedicated to modern Formula 1. It perfectly complements other single-seaters from the 2006-2008 period, including contemporary Ferrari and McLaren.
For collectors passionate about the Honda universe, this miniature perfectly completes a collection including other Honda models or Jenson Button cars. The 1/43 scale facilitates integration into existing collections, a standard appreciated by discerning collectors.
This reproduction appeals to both Formula 1 specialists and Japanese car enthusiasts, testifying to a pivotal time in global motorsport and the renewed ambitions of a legendary constructor.
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30 septembre 2026
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L'échelle indique le rapport de réduction entre la vraie voiture et la miniature. Par exemple, à l'échelle 1/43, chaque centimètre de la miniature correspond à 43 centimètres sur le véhicule réel.
Concrètement, une Ferrari miniature au 1/18 fait environ 25-30 cm de long, tandis qu'au 1/43 elle mesure approximativement 10 cm.
Nos miniatures sont proposées principalement aux échelles 1/43, 1/24, 1/18 et 1/87 (HO). L'échelle est systématiquement indiquée dans la fiche produit.
Plus le second chiffre est petit, plus la miniature est grande (ex: 1/18 est plus grande qu'1/43).
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Nous emballons chaque commande avec le plus grand soin : papier bulle, calage adapté et polystyrène. Votre miniature est parfaitement sécurisée durant son acheminement.
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