Fernando Alonso is set to make his final Formula 1 appearance in Barcelona, and he has reflected on his most special memory at the circuit.
What happened in 2006?
The 2006 Barcelona win stands out for Alonso, where he qualified on pole and led home Michael Schumacher by 18.5 seconds.
Fernando Alonso drove for Renault that year, and his victory moved him 15 points clear of Schumacher in the Drivers' championship.
Why it matters for Fernando Alonso
This win was huge for Alonso, as it came after he won the championship in 2005, and everyone expected him to win on Sunday.
The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya has been an integral part of Alonso's career, marking the venue of his first F1 test with Benetton and his first single-seater drive in 1994.
What comes next for Fernando Alonso?
There are growing suggestions that Alonso's career may continue into at least F1 2027, with speculation linking him to a shock return to Alpine.
Fernando Alonso has twice won in Barcelona and has experienced many key moments at the circuit, including driving King Juan Carlos around the track.
The Barcelona GP likely marks Alonso's final F1 appearance at the venue, but he has stated that he will remember his 2006 win as his number one memory.
Alonso's manager, Flavio Briatore, has been linked to the potential move, reuniting with his former Renault team boss.
The 44-year-old Alonso is in the final year of his Aston Martin contract, and this weekend's event carries extra meaning given the number of special moments he has experienced at the circuit.
Fernando Alonso has reflected on the victory that cemented his place in Spanish sporting history, ahead of what is expected to be his final Formula 1 appearance in Barcelona.
The former home of the Spanish Grand Prix will be absent from next year's F1 calendar, making this weekend an emotional one for Alonso and his fans.
Alonso has stated that this weekend will be special, probably his last Barcelona race in Formula 1, and he wants it to be magical.
The two-time world champion has twice won in Barcelona and has a lot of stories to tell about the circuit, including his first F1 win at the venue in 2006.