Racing Point RP19

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Racing Point RP19
FIA F1 Austria 2019 Nr. 18 Stroll 1.jpg
Lance Stroll driving the RP19 during the 2019 Austrian Grand Prix
Category Formula One
Constructor Racing Point
Designer(s) Andrew Green (Technical Director)
Akio Haga (Chief Designer)
Ian Hall (Chief Designer)
Bruce Eddington (Chief Engineer, Composites)
Dan Carpenter (Chief Engineer, Mechanical Design)
Andrew Brown (Head of R&D)
Jonathan Marshall (Head of Vehicle Science)
Guru Johl (Chief Aerodynamicist)
Predecessor Force India VJM11
Successor Racing Point RP20
Technical specifications [1]
Chassis Carbon fibre composite monocoque with Zylon legality side anti-intrusion panels.
Suspension Aluminium uprights with carbon fibre composite wishbones, trackrod and pushrod. Inboard chassis mounted torsion springs, dampers and anti-roll bar assembly.
Length5,600 mm (220 in)
Width2,000 mm (79 in)
Engine Mercedes M10 EQ Power+ (rebadged as BWT Mercedes) 1.6 L (98 cu in) direct injection V6 turbocharged engine limited to 15,000 RPM in a mid-mounted, rear-wheel drive layout
Electric motor Mercedes kinetic and thermal energy recovery systems
Weight743 kg (1,638 lb)
Fuel Petronas
Lubricants Ravenol
Brakes 920E brake calipers and in house design brake by wire system with carbon fibre discs and pads
Tyres Pirelli P Zero (Dry/Slick)
Pirelli Cinturato (Wet/Treaded)
Clutch AP Racing
Competition history
Notable entrants SportPesa Racing Point Formula One Team
Notable drivers
Debut 2019 Australian Grand Prix
Last event 2019 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
RacesWins Podiums Poles F/Laps
210000

The Racing Point RP19 is a Formula One racing car designed and developed by the Racing Point F1 Team, to compete in the 2019 Formula One World Championship. [1] It is the first car built by Racing Point after their purchase of the Force India Formula One Team assets in August 2018. The RP19 was driven by Sergio Pérez and Lance Stroll and made its competitive debut at the 2019 Australian Grand Prix. [2]

Complete Formula One results

(key)

YearEntrantEngineTyresDriversGrands PrixPointsWCC
AUS BHR CHN AZE ESP MON CAN FRA AUT GBR GER HUN BEL ITA SIN RUS JPN MEX USA BRA ABU
2019 SportPesa Racing PointFormula One Team BWT Mercedes P Pérez 131086151212121117Ret1167Ret7871097737th
Stroll 914129Ret169131413417101213119121319Ret

Driver failed to finish the race, but was classified as they had completed over 90% of the winner's race distance.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Discover our car - the RP19". www.racingpoint.com. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  2. "2019 FIA Formula One World Championship Entry List". Federation Internationale de l'Automobile. Retrieved 13 February 2019.