 Talmácsi was fired after the season finale at Valencia.In 2006, Kallio was again a challenger for the 125 cc title.Although he produced his best season to date, the young Finn was outshone by Spain's Álvaro Bautista and while he tried to hang onto the Spaniard, he was forced to settle for the runner-up spot once again, although he did finish a full 65 points ahead of the third position.