Racing Point RP19
Lance Stroll driving the RP19 during the 2019 Austrian Grand Prix
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorRacing 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)
PredecessorForce India VJM11
SuccessorRacing Point RP20
Technical specifications[1]
ChassisCarbon fibre composite monocoque with Zylon legality side anti-intrusion panels.
SuspensionAluminium 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)
EngineMercedes 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 motorMercedes kinetic and thermal energy recovery systems
Weight743 kg (1,638 lb)
FuelPetronas
LubricantsRavenol
Brakes920E brake calipers and in house design brake by wire system with carbon fibre discs and pads
TyresPirelli P Zero (Dry/Slick)
Pirelli Cinturato (Wet/Treaded)
ClutchAP Racing
Competition history
Notable entrantsSportPesa Racing Point Formula One Team
Notable drivers
Debut2019 Australian Grand Prix
Last event2019 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/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)

Year Entrant Engine Tyres Drivers Grands Prix Points WCC
AUS BHR CHN AZE ESP MON CAN FRA AUT GBR GER HUN BEL ITA SIN RUS JPN MEX USA BRA ABU
2019 SportPesa Racing Point Formula One Team BWT Mercedes P Pérez 13 10 8 6 15 12 12 12 11 17 Ret 11 6 7 Ret 7 8 7 10 9 7 73 7th
Stroll 9 14 12 9 Ret 16 9 13 14 13 4 17 10 12 13 11 9 12 13 19 Ret

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

References

  1. 1 2 "Discover our car - the RP19". www.racingpoint.com. Archived from the original on 15 February 2019. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  2. "2019 FIA Formula One World Championship Entry List". Federation Internationale de l'Automobile. Retrieved 13 February 2019.


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