 Heidfeld struggled in the race and barely earned a point by finishing eighth.The team's fifth place in the Constructors' Championship was cemented by Heidfeld's two further points at the 2006 Chinese Grand Prix, and Toyota's early double retirement from the 2006 Brazilian Grand Prix.On 19 October 2006, it was announced that Robert Kubica would partner Nick Heidfeld for the season with Sebastian Vettel taking the test and reserve driver role.