The Red Bull RB19 sits at the centre of one of Formula 1's most dominant single-season performances. Car No. 1 — carried only by the reigning World Champion — was in Verstappen's hands throughout 2023, and the Dutch Grand Prix on 27 August was among the most emphatic demonstrations of that dominance. Spark Model has translated the RB19 into 1:18 with the precision its collector audience expects.
Developed by Oracle Red Bull Racing and powered by the Honda RBPTH001 1.6-litre turbocharged V6 hybrid power unit, the RB19 was at the heart of a historic 2023 Formula 1 World Championship campaign. Red Bull Racing as a team won 21 of the 22 races contested, with Verstappen personally claiming 19 victories. The chassis combined exceptional aerodynamic efficiency with mechanical balance that rivals spent the entire season attempting to understand. It delivered Verstappen's third consecutive Drivers' title and secured the Constructors' Championship for Red Bull Racing with races to spare.
Zandvoort, August 2023: Home Soil, Pole to Flag
Round 13 of the 2023 season, held at Circuit Zandvoort on 27 August, gave Verstappen his most personal victory of the year. Starting from pole position, he led every lap in front of a partisan Dutch crowd. For this event Oracle Red Bull Racing ran Dutch national orange accents alongside the signature dark navy blue and red of the standard livery — details specific to this race and carried by no other round on the calendar. The win formed part of a record-breaking winning streak that defined the season.
Spark Model's Resin Interpretation at 1:18
Spark Model's 1:18 range for contemporary Formula 1 cars is constructed in resin, allowing the fine surface detail and livery accuracy that larger-scale diecast production cannot achieve at the same level. The model reproduces the RB19 as raced in the Dutch GP configuration — Car No. 1, Max Verstappen — with the event-specific orange livery elements that distinguish it from the season-standard release. Spark's choice to document individual race variants rather than generic season cars is precisely what separates these pieces from mainstream production models.
Placing It in a Collection
This model pairs naturally with other Spark 1:18 F1 race-winner editions across the Verstappen era — the RB16B from the 2021 Abu Dhabi GP, the RB18 from the 2022 season, and the contrasting Sergio Perez RB19 from elsewhere in the same championship year. Collectors focused on home-race liveries or Dutch GP history will find the orange accents give this release a visual identity that sets it apart on the shelf from the standard 2023 Oracle Red Bull Racing specification.
Frequently asked questions
What race does this model represent?
The 2023 Dutch Grand Prix at Circuit Zandvoort, Round 13, held on 27 August 2023. Max Verstappen won from pole position, leading every lap.
Why does this livery look different from the standard 2023 Red Bull car?
For Verstappen's home race at Zandvoort, Oracle Red Bull Racing added Dutch national orange accents to the dark navy blue and red livery, making this a unique, event-specific colour scheme.
Who makes this model and what scale is it?
It is produced by Spark Model at 1:18 scale, part of their resin Formula 1 race-car series.
What is the significance of the No. 1 on this car?
In Formula 1, Car No. 1 is reserved for the reigning World Champion. Verstappen chose to run it in 2023 as defending champion, making it one of the few times the number has appeared on the grid in the modern era.
