Round 1 of the 2024 FIA Formula 1 World Championship took place at Bahrain International Circuit on 2 March 2024, and it set the tone for an emphatic season start by Oracle Red Bull Racing. Spark Model's resin miniature documents the exact specification of car No. 11 as it ran on that day, complete with the team's 2024 livery. This is the kind of race-specific piece that anchors a serious contemporary F1 collection.
Introduced for the 2024 season, the RB20 was a direct evolution of the championship-winning RB19, retaining the same fundamental aerodynamic philosophy: pull-rod front suspension and push-rod rear suspension. Power came from the Honda RBPTH002 1.6-litre V6 turbocharged hybrid unit, paired with an updated energy recovery system. The combination made the RB20 one of the most technically refined packages on the 2024 grid from the very first race weekend.
Sakhir, 2 March 2024: Perez and the Opening 1-2
Sergio Perez qualified third for the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix and converted that into a second-place finish, completing a controlled Red Bull 1-2 with race winner Max Verstappen. For Perez, the result was a strong statement at the season opener — car No. 11 crossed the line directly behind the sister RB20, confirming the team's pace advantage before the championship had properly begun. The Oracle livery — dark navy blue base with white Oracle branding and red and yellow accents — was at its most impactful under the floodlights of Sakhir.
Spark Model and the 1:43 Resin Formula
Spark Model is the benchmark reference for contemporary Formula 1 replicas in 1:43. Their F1 range is built in resin and complemented by photo-etched detail parts, allowing the Oracle branding, No. 11 numerals on the nose and sidepods, and the layered red and yellow accents to be rendered with the precision that livery printing at this scale demands. This specific model captures the Bahrain GP specification, making it a race-dated document rather than a generic season car.
In the Display Cabinet
The natural companion piece is the corresponding Spark 1:43 RB20 No. 1 from the same 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix, which represents Verstappen's race-winning car — together they recreate the exact podium order of 2 March 2024. Collectors tracing Perez's Red Bull tenure will also want the equivalent 2023-season RB19 No. 11 alongside it. Within a broader 1:43 F1 grid display, the RB20 sits naturally against rival 2024-spec machinery from Ferrari, McLaren and Mercedes as rendered in the Spark range.
Frequently asked questions
What race does this model represent?
It represents Sergio Perez's Red Bull RB20 No. 11 at the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix, held on 2 March 2024 at Bahrain International Circuit, where Perez finished 2nd.
Who makes this model and what scale is it?
The model is made by Spark Model at a scale of 1:43.
What livery does the model carry?
It carries the Oracle Red Bull Racing 2024 livery: a dark navy blue base with white Oracle branding, red and yellow accents, and No. 11 in white on the nose and sidepods.
Which car finished ahead of Perez in this race?
Max Verstappen, driving the sister Red Bull RB20 No. 1, won the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix. Perez finished directly behind him in 2nd place.
