Illegal Mercedes copy? Racing Point strikes back

Renault is poorly informed The protest against the RP20 car was based on a misunderstanding and was “poorly informed,” the team announced on Monday after the Styrian Grand Prix. Racing Point's cars are the subject of an investigation by the FIA Renault had lodged an official protest. Since the RP20 has clear similarities to the world champion Mercedes of last season, it should be checked whether the regulations were violated here. The race stewards officially approved the protest, the relevant parts were confiscated and sealed for analysis. Racing Point is disappointed that results are being questioned Racing Point said it was “extremely disappointed that our results in Spielberg are being questioned”. The team rejected allegations of misconduct. It “worked with the FIA before the start of the season and addressed all questions about the origins of the RP20’s design to their satisfaction.” One is confident that the protest will ultimately be rejected. When asking to check the "legality" of the pink car, Renault refers to parts of the sporting regulations that stipulate the following: Certain components of the cars ("listed parts") must have been designed by the respective team itself, including the passing on of information about these components are not permitted. Renault is not alone on the grid in its concerns about the similarity between the current RP20 and the 10 Mercedes W2019. Racing Point, which will compete as Aston Martin next year, is considered a contender for fourth place in the constructors' championship. If Ferrari continues to weaken significantly, third place behind Mercedes and Red Bull even seems possible.

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Illegal Mercedes copy? Racing Point strikes back

Formula 1 racing team Racing Point is confident in the face of the fuss surrounding its “pink Mercedes” and has clearly rejected the competition's assumptions.

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