Racing Point RP19
The first car of the Racing Point era, still in pink and still running Force India's distinctive nostril nose.
- Power
- 1,000 bhp
About the Racing Point RP19
The RP19 was the first car built by Racing Point after the team bought Force India's assets in August 2018, designed under technical director Andrew Green with a Mercedes M10 power unit badged as a BWT Mercedes. It began the season with the 'nostril' nose the team had used since the Force India VJM08B of 2015, switching to a more conventional nose in Belgium to improve its aerodynamics. Sergio Pérez's best results were two sixth places and he scored in each of the last six races, while Lance Stroll's best was fourth in a rain-soaked race. Racing Point finished seventh in the Constructors' Championship.
Racing Point RP19 specs
The Racing Point RP19 produces 1,000 bhp (746 kW).
| Make | Racing Point |
|---|---|
| Model | RP19 |
| Years | 2019 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Engine | 1.6L turbocharged V6 hybrid (Mercedes M10 EQ Power+, badged BWT Mercedes) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,600 cc (1.6 litres) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Power | 1,000 bhp (746 kW) |
| Redline | 15,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 8-speed semi-automatic sequential |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 743 kg (1,638 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 1346 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Racing Point RP19 rarity in CarSpot
The Racing Point RP19 is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 42 out of 100. The rarest tier: hypercars, one-offs and cars built in tiny numbers, typically fewer than about 500. A Unicorn card is worth 320 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Racing Point RP19 fun facts
- Its white, pink and purple livery reflected title sponsor SportPesa, whose name was replaced with 'SpScore.com' in video games because of bans on gambling branding.
- At Monaco the team paid tribute to Niki Lauda by displaying his helmet on the halo.