Brendan Lines

February 18, 2020

Racing Point is again sporting a distinctive pink livery on its 2020 challenger the RP20 at a media launch hosted at title sponsor BWT’s picturesque Lake Mondsee headquarters in Austria.

RP20 on the Lake Mondsee waterfront Austria – Image: Racing Point

Today’s reveal also marked Racing Point’s increased involvement with the Austrian water technology company.

A partnership that aligns both Racing Point and BWT’s sustainability goals, especially in the area of limiting single use plastics.

For now, the team is keeping its cards close to its chest about the development phase that went into the RP20. However it will be powered by the new spec Mercedes-AMG F1 M11 EQ Power+ 1.6L V6 Turbo.

Covers come off the RP20 – Image: Racing Point

Speaking at the event Team Principle Otmar Szafnauer had some bold predictions about the race performance of his drivers Lance Stroll and Sergio Perez who were in attendance.

“I predict before the race they’ll be drinking water, and after the race, this year both of them will be on the podium at least once drinking the champagne,” he said.

Szafnauer’s predictions may have pointed to immediate results at Albert Park in March, but the team has plenty of room for improvement.

Otmar Szafnauer (left) Lance Stroll (middle) Sergio Perez (right) with the RP20 – Image: Racing Point

Last year’s Australian Grand Prix was a mixed bag for racing Point as Stroll finished in the points in 10th, yet Perez who qualified well in the top ten, finished the race in 13th.

Senior driver at the Team, Perez said he is quite optimistic about the season ahead.

“Feet on the ground, but yes optimistic about this year definitely, I think we are in the best scenario we have ever been, so hopefully we can have very successful year,” he said.

But before the team can pop a bottle of Champers, Szafnauer said there is still the first round of testing to come.

“Well the proof is in the pudding until we run the car on track its really hard to say, we’ve got a lot of work to do and although I’m confident, like I say the proof will be when we put the car on track and the stop watch will tell us how successful we’ve been,” he said.

The RP20 will make its track debut on Wednesday, February 19, at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in Spain.