Racing Point RP20
Nicknamed the 'Pink Mercedes', Racing Point's last car was as controversial as it was quick.
About the Racing Point RP20
Racing Point described the RP20 as an evolution of the RP19, but in pre-season testing it drew attention for its close resemblance to the title-winning 2019 Mercedes W10. Renault protested its rear brake ducts, and the FIA ruled that, because they were based on Mercedes CAD drawings, their design process breached the sporting regulations, fining the team and deducting 15 constructors' points. On track the Mercedes-powered car was competitive: Lance Stroll scored the team's first podium at the Italian Grand Prix and its first pole in Turkey, and Sergio Pérez won the Sakhir Grand Prix. Although it scored the third-highest points total, the deduction left Racing Point fourth in the Constructors' Championship, behind McLaren.
Racing Point RP20 specs
| Make | Racing Point |
|---|---|
| Model | RP20 |
| Years | 2020 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Engine | 1.6L turbocharged V6 hybrid (Mercedes-AMG F1 M11 EQ Performance) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,600 cc (1.6 litres) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Redline | 15,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 8-speed semi-automatic sequential |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 746 kg (1,645 lb) |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Racing Point RP20 rarity in CarSpot
The Racing Point RP20 is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 0 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 RP20 fun facts
- Sergio Pérez's win at the 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix was his first in Formula One and the first for any incarnation of the team since Jordan won the 2003 Brazilian Grand Prix.
- Nico Hülkenberg stood in for both regular drivers after positive COVID-19 tests, and at the Eifel Grand Prix he started 20th and finished eighth.
- Alongside 'Pink Mercedes', the team itself was nicknamed 'Tracing Point' because of the car's likeness to the Mercedes W10.