FORMULA 1 ARAMCO UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX 2020

“	START RACING!	”
	— In-game description.

	“	Complete the FORMULA 1 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX 2020 Special Event within 5 days to earn a 2020 Season Formula 1® Car and the United States Grand Prix™ Tuning Setup!	”
		— Natalia, Agent

Formula 1® United States Grand Prix™ 2020 is the ninth and final challenge of nine Grand Prix™ Special Events in Real Racing 3. It gives the players a chance to win a 2020 Season Formula 1^® car of their choice. The player can participate in this event with any car, already owned or not. Ability to take the same car into multiple Special Events is noted as the main purpose of renewed Motorsports. There is no restriction on participation in several Grand Prix simultaneously.

Formula 1® United States Grand Prix™ 2020 is part of the Formula 1® and McLaren 765LT Update (v9.1), and starts at the earliest on Sunday, February 7^th, 2021.

The five Stages of this Special Event are a typical Formula 1^® racing weekend for the player to go through, driving their chosen car on Circuit of The Americas: Free Practice (Stages 1 & 2), Qualification (Stage 3) and Race (Stages 4 & 5). Each following Stage unlocks immediately upon completion of the previous one.

2020 Season Formula 1® cars

List of 2020 Formula 1® cars the players can choose:

2020 Season Formula 1^® cars
RENAULT R.S.20 • RED BULL RACING RB16 • ALPHATAURI AT01 • FERRARI SF1000 • MERCEDES-AMG F1 W11 EQ PERFORMANCE • HAAS VF-20 • ALFA ROMEO RACING C39 • McLAREN MCL35 • RACING POINT RP20 • WILLIAMS FW43

The 2020 Season Formula 1® cars have been added to Daily Race (Formula 1®), 2020 Champion Series and 2020 Invitational Series in the Formula 1® Hub.

Rewards

2020 Season Formula 1® car

To win a car, the player must complete the event within 5 days (24 x 7 = 120 hours) from the moment of entry. During this period, the countdown is displayed on corresponding special event tab. The remaining days and hours are displayed rounded and change every half day, then half hour, and so on. If time runs out, the player will not earn a car, although the event will remain open for completion, and other rewards (see below) are obtainable still.

FORMULA 1 ARAMCO UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX 2020 Choose Your Car

The player can choose any car that isn't owned yet on the final "Event Complete. Choose Your Car" dialog of the event regardless of the car used to win the event.

Obtaining any car unlocks 2020 Champion Series.

Bonus Rewards for Goal and Stage completion

For successful completion of certain Stages and/or Goals the players are rewarded with Bonus M$ and Gold,

200,000 and 50

in total.

For the distribution of rewards, please see the Completion Rewards section below.
Bonus M$ don't count towards a player's M$ Daily Cap (always) and are also credited in excess of the M$ Wallet Cap (when reached only).
There is no time restriction to get these bonuses.

Tuning Setup (reward)

Although the player purchases Tuning Steps for the full price, the game presents resulting Setup as a reward available after the Special Event for any car within the same Motorsport group via Tuning Setup Inventory.
The player is rewarded with the Tuning Setup as soon as the event is completed.

70th Anniversary Liveries (5 events)

F1 Academy Car Livery 70th Anniversary Liveries SE

Upon successful completion of five of the season's events, the player is rewarded with 70th Anniversary Liveries for F1^® Academy Car and 100,000.

There is no foreseeable time limit for completion.

McLaren MP4/4 (all 9 events)

Upon completion of all of the season's nine events, the player is rewarded with McLaren MP4/4 and 250,000 or, in case the car is owned already, 150 and 500,000. Along with the car or replacement, MP4/4 WORLD TOUR unlocks, and this is the only way to unlock the series.

The "We Race As One" F1^® Academy Car livery, which is also awarded for participation in eponymous time trial competition, will be earned by completing all nine events too.

There is no foreseeable time limit for completion.

PR & Prices

“	Tune your car and level up your Driver and Team Principal to meet the required PR	”
	— In-game description.

Maximum required PR for this event is 126.8 - 127.2 depending on chosen car, and is distributed by team and goal as follows:

Required PR for [Stage].[Goal] by Team

Group

Base

Team(s)

1.1-2.3

2.4-3.3

3.4-4.3

4.4-5.3

5.4-5.5

①

115.6

118.3

121.3

124.3

126.8

②

115.8

118.5

121.5

124.5

127.0

③

115.9

118.6

121.6

124.6

127.1

④

116.0

118.7

121.7

124.7

127.2

Please note: In the PR field of the tables below max PR for the Goal is given.

Tuning Setup

Tuning Step prices,
Step	Gearbox Mapping	Power Unit Optimization	Brake Calibration	Suspension Adjustments
1	82,300	109,800	73,200	93,800
2	88,400	117,900	78,600	100,700
3	91,500	122,000	81,300	104,200
4	92,700	123,600	82,400	105,600
5	93,300	124,400	83,000	106,300
6	122,000	·	108,400	138,900
7	195,200	·	173,500	222,300
8	213,500	·	189,800	·
9	·	·	·	·
10	·	·	·	·

Sum	978,900	597,700	870,200	871,800

Total = 3,318,600

"Tuning Setups are uniquely tailored to each event" by limiting maximum number of Tuning Step for every stat, available for purchase during that event. Maximum numbers of Tuning Steps for this event are:

F1 TUNING SETUP
	Gearbox Mapping	8
	Power Unit Optimization	5
	Brake Calibration	8
	Suspension Adjustments	7
United States Grand Prix™ 2020

“	A balanced setup that leans towards top speed and braking performance without sacrificing acceleration and grip. A measured setup to tackle both the many turns of COTA, as well it's long straight.	”
	— In-game description.

Currently, unbought Tuning Steps are available through the Tuning Setup Inventory for the same price.

Driver & Team Principal

For Driver & Team Principal rates and effects please see Tuning, Drivers, & Principals article.

FAQ and Tips

Before starting the Formula 1® United States Grand Prix™ 2020 special event, please view:

Improving the car:
- Main article about Tuning, Drivers, and Principals;
- Tuning Drivers and XP information provided by EA;
- Tuning, Drivers and Principals FAQ by EA;
Upgrade strategy:
- Recommended upgrades required to win the car: Upgrade Strategy F1® Grand Prix™ Events;
- Upgrade strategy overview by Naomi Tang;
Video guides:
- Stages 1-3 and Stages 4 & 5 by FireDonkey;
- The whole Event on video by ME7;
- The whole Event on video by SMR;
- The whole Event on video by Speed Junkie.

Please refer to generic RR3_Wiki:Real Racing 3 Tips and FAQ as well.

Stage 01
Free Practice 1

Players who successfully complete all of the goals given in the first stage (Free Practice 1) are rewarded with 20,000 and 5 . Throughout the first stage, players will have to race the 2020 season Formula 1® car on Circuit of The Americas.

	“	Welcome to Austin, Texas Champ! Home of the Formula One® United States Grand Prix. Looking forward to working with you this week to deliver another podium finish. Let's collect some data on your new setup for this year's race.	”
		— Eric, Auto Engineer

	“	You have been lent a/an [chosen 2020 Formula 1^® car]. All upgrades, customizations and VIP will remain on the car permanently, whether you acquire it from this event or buy it later	”
		— Natalia, Agent

Goal		Description	Laps PR	Reward M	Fame	XP	Skip G
1.1	Cup	Circuit of The Americas – Grand Prix Circuit Rolling Start	1 116.0	10,800	600	227	10
1.1	Cup	Complete a lap in under 1:42	1 116.0	10,800	600	227	10
1.2	Cup	Circuit of The Americas – Grand Prix Circuit Rolling Start	1 116.0	10,800	600	357	10
1.2	Cup	Maintain an average speed of at least 120 mph (193 kph)	1 116.0	10,800	600	357	10
1.3	Cup	Circuit of The Americas – Grand Prix Circuit Rolling Start	1 116.0	10,800^[1]	600^[1]	143^[1]	?
1.3	Cup	Draft for 1093.6 yd (1000 m) before the end of the straight	1 116.0	10,800^[1]	600^[1]	143^[1]	?
1.4	Cup	Circuit of The Americas – Grand Prix Circuit Rolling Start	2 116.0	-^[2]	-^[2]	?^[2]	10
1.4	Cup	Reach a Speed Target Count of 180 mph (290 kph) 4 times	2 116.0	-^[2]	-^[2]	?^[2]	10

	“	That's a wrap for FP1. The car's looking good. We'll focus on the tire strategy in the next practice session.	”
		— Eric, Auto Engineer

Stage 02
Free Practice 2

Players who successfully complete all of the goals given in the second stage (Free Practice 2) are rewarded with 30,000 and 5 . Throughout the second stage, players will have to race the 2020 season Formula 1® car on Circuit of The Americas.

	“	Welcome to Free Practice 2. The Circuit of the Americas is one of the best tracks on the F1 calendar for overtaking. Soft tires will allow you to best capitalise on the track. Let's practice with them now.	”
		— Eric, Auto Engineer

Goal		Description	Laps PR	Reward M	Fame	XP	Skip G
2.1	Cup	Circuit of The Americas – Grand Prix Circuit Rolling Start	1 116.0	10,800	600	227	20
2.1	Cup	Warm up your tires^[3] to 100% before you complete a lap in under 1:40	1 116.0	10,800	600	227	20

	“	Great lap! You'll have a boost to your grip for this next stint.	”
		— Eric, Auto Engineer

Goal		Description	Laps PR	Reward M	Fame	XP	Skip G
2.2	Cup	Circuit of The Americas – Grand Prix Circuit Rolling Start	2 116.0	21,600^[4]	1,100^[4]	588^[4]	20
2.2	Cup	Maintain an average speed of 132 mph (212.4 kph) or above whilst managing your tires	2 116.0	21,600^[4]	1,100^[4]	588^[4]	20
2.3	Cup	Circuit of The Americas – Grand Prix Circuit Rolling Start	1 116.0	10,800	600	294	20
2.3	Cup	Win with a lead of 200 yd (182.9 m)	1 116.0	10,800	600	294	20
2.4	Cup	Circuit of The Americas – Grand Prix Circuit Rolling Start	2 118.7	21,600^[1]	1,100^[1]	558^[1]	20
2.4	Cup	Overtake 9 times without going off-track^[5]	2 118.7	21,600^[1]	1,100^[1]	558^[1]	20

	“	Based on the data we have the team is feeling confident that we can go for a two-stop strategy next week. Using soft tires will help you get a grip with those turns.	”
		— Eric, Auto Engineer

	“	Speaking of soft, why don't you head back to the hotel and get some rest. Tomorrow is qualifying!	”
		— Michael, Manager

Stage 03
Qualifying

Players who successfully complete all of the goals given in the third stage (Qualifying) are rewarded with 40,000 and 10 . Throughout the third stage, players will have to race the 2020 season Formula 1® car on Circuit of The Americas.

	“	Morning, champ. It's Qualifying time. I think we know this course well now, I don't expect you having any trouble getting yourself a good spot on the grid!	”
		— Michael, Manager

	“	We shouldn't have any trouble getting into Q3, but after that we can expect the competition to really stiffen. Good luck out there.	”
		— Eric, Auto Engineer

Goal		Description	Laps PR	Reward M	Fame	XP	Skip G
3.1	Cup	Circuit of The Americas – Grand Prix Circuit Rolling Start	1 118.7	10,800	600	227	30
3.1	Cup	Finish the lap in 1:31	1 118.7	10,800	600	227	30
3.2	Cup	Circuit of The Americas – Grand Prix Circuit Rolling Start	1 118.7	10,800	600	237	30
3.2	Cup	Finish the next lap within 1:30 and without overheating	1 118.7	10,800	600	237	30
3.3	Cup	Circuit of The Americas – Grand Prix Circuit Rolling Start	2 118.7	21,600	1,100	463	30
3.3	Cup	Set the fastest lap	2 118.7	21,600	1,100	463	30

	“	Great job! We're through to Q3!	”
		— Eric, Auto Engineer

Goal		Description	Laps PR	Reward M	Fame	XP	Skip G
3.4	Cup	Circuit of The Americas – Grand Prix Circuit Rolling Start	1 121.7	10,800	600	234	30
3.4	Cup	Finish the next lap within 1:28 without going off-track for more than 1 sec	1 121.7	10,800	600	234	30

	“	Yes! That lap was amazing! Eric, what are we looking at here? Where did we place?	”
		— Michael, Manager

	“	Yep, great driving champ. No doubt. However, just as I suspected, there was quite a turn out today from your opponents... ...It's seeming like it's too close to call. We are going to have to wait a bit for the qualifying times to be reviewed. Hang five champ.	”
		— Eric, Auto Engineer

Stage 04
Formula 1 United States Grand Prix 2020

Players who successfully complete all of the goals given in the fourth stage (Formula 1 United States Grand Prix 2020) are rewarded with 60,000 and 10 . Throughout the fourth stage, players will have to race the 2020 season Formula 1® car on Circuit of The Americas.

	“	There were a few irregularities with the lap time recordings... The other teams are contesting our times. The Stewards are having us start from P7 for tomorrow.	”
		— Eric, Auto Engineer

	“	What! We shouldn't be accepting that! We're going to fight this!	”
		— Michael, Manager

	“	Let's not waste any time getting lawyers involved and just stay focused on the race. If we did really have the fastest time we'll prove it with a podium.	”
		— Eric, Auto Engineer

Goal		Description	Laps PR	Reward M	Fame	XP	Skip G
4.1	Cup	Circuit of The Americas – Grand Prix Circuit	1 121.7	10,800^[6]	600^[6]	216^[6]	50
4.1	Cup	Place at least 5th without overheating the engine or damaging the vehicle	1 121.7	10,800^[6]	600^[6]	216^[6]	50
4.2	Cup	Circuit of The Americas – Grand Prix Circuit Rolling Start	1 121.7	10,800^[7]	600^[7]	272^[7]	50
4.2	Cup	Place at least 4th whilst drafting 3280 yards (3000 m)	1 121.7	10,800^[7]	600^[7]	272^[7]	50
4.3	Cup	Circuit of The Americas – Grand Prix Circuit Rolling Start	2 121.7	21,600^[8]	1,100^[8]	560^[8]	50
4.3	Cup	Without forcing any opponent off-track, place at least 3rd without damaging your car	2 121.7	21,600^[8]	1,100^[8]	560^[8]	50
4.4	Cup	Circuit of The Americas – Grand Prix Circuit Rolling Start	2 124.7	21,600^[9]	1,100^[9]	471^[9]	50
4.4	Cup	Place at least 3rd while managing your tires	2 124.7	21,600^[9]	1,100^[9]	471^[9]	50

	“	Box box, box box. Make sure to hit the markers. Let's get this done fast. Pulling into the pitstop now.	”
		— Eric, Auto Engineer

Stage 05
Formula 1 United States Grand Prix 2020

Players who successfully complete all of the goals given in the fifth stage (Formula 1 United States Grand Prix 2020) are rewarded with 50,000, 20 , and, within 5-day limit, 2020 season Formula 1® car of their choice. Throughout the fifth stage, players will have to race the 2020 season Formula 1® car on Circuit of The Americas.

	“	Ok, we're done. Back on the track. You're equipped with the soft tires now. We've fallen back to P5 but the numbers tell us a clear and convincing story - We're going to win this race.	”
		— Eric, Auto Engineer

Goal		Description	Laps PR	Reward M	Fame	XP	Skip G
5.1	Cup	Circuit of The Americas – Grand Prix Circuit Rolling Start	3 124.7	-^[10]	-^[10]	?^[10]	80
5.1	Cup	Place at least 4th while warming up your tires and maintaining an average speed of 135 mph (217^[11] kph)	3 124.7	-^[10]	-^[10]	?^[10]	80

	“	Tire temperatures are looking good, you should feel a noticeable improvement in the corners for this next stint.	”
		— Eric, Auto Engineer

Goal		Description	Laps PR	Reward M	Fame	XP	Skip G
5.2	Cup	Circuit of The Americas – Grand Prix Circuit Rolling Start	2 124.7	21,600^[12]	1,100^[12]	579^[12]	80
5.2	Cup	Without forcing any opponents off-track, place at least 3rd without damaging your car	2 124.7	21,600^[12]	1,100^[12]	579^[12]	80

	“	P3! Well done. We are already halfway through the race.	”
		— Eric, Auto Engineer

Goal		Description	Laps PR	Reward M	Fame	XP	Skip G
5.3	Cup	Circuit of The Americas – Grand Prix Circuit Rolling Start	3 124.7	32,400^[13]	1,700^[13]	856^[13]	80
5.3	Cup	Place at least 2nd and tailgate 1st position with 100 yd (91 m) for 30 sec	3 124.7	32,400^[13]	1,700^[13]	856^[13]	80
5.4	Cup	Circuit of The Americas – Grand Prix Circuit Rolling Start	3 127.2	32,400	1,700	698	120
5.4	Cup	Maintain position until the tires reach 100% grip, then finish in 1st place	3 127.2	32,400	1,700	698	120

	“	Tires are ready. You've got extra grip for this next one. Take it home!	”
		— Eric, Auto Engineer

Goal		Description	Laps PR	Reward M	Fame	XP	Skip G
5.5	Cup	Circuit of The Americas – Grand Prix Circuit Rolling Start	5 127.2	54,000	2,800	1,131	120
5.5	Cup	Win the FORMULA 1 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX 2020 with a lead of at least 209 yd (200 m) and without forcing any opponents off-track	5 127.2	54,000	2,800	1,131	120

“	Event complete CONGRATULATIONS! File:FORMULA 1 ARAMCO UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX 2020 Event Complete.png	”
	— In-game description.

	“	You did it! You've won the race. Plain and simple.	”
		— Michael, Manager

	“	You bet Champ! And a clear and convincing victory is just what the people need right now. Well done!	”
		— Eric, Auto Engineer

Completion Rewards

Stage			Other rewards
01 Free Practice 1	20,000	5	—
02 Free Practice 2	30,000	5	—
03 Qualifying	40,000	10	—
04 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix 2020	60,000	10	—
05 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix 2020	50,000	20	Win 2020 Season Formula 1® car Unlock 2020 Champion Series
Total	200,000	50

“	You've won the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix 2020! CONGRATULATIONS	”
	— In-game description.

Footnotes

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 The upper limit of Driver XP is given.
↑ First place is out of reach;
rewards for 20th place are: 550, 480 Fame and 16 Driver XP.
↑ Going off-track cools down the tires.
↑ Rewards for 10th place are: 5950, 690 Fame and 161 Driver XP.
↑ Maximum time off-track is 1 second.
↑ Rewards for 5th place are: 7000, 450 Fame and 140 Driver XP.
↑ Rewards for 4th place are: 7850, 470 Fame and 197 Driver XP.
↑ Rewards for 3rd place are: 17300, 880 Fame and 447 Driver XP.
↑ Rewards for 3rd place are: 17300, 880 Fame and 377 Driver XP.
↑ First place is out of reach;
rewards for 4th place are: 23500, 1320 Fame and 591 Driver XP.
↑ Average speed is actually 217.2 kph! 217.1 white, 217.2 green.
↑ Rewards for 3rd place are: 17300, 880 Fame and 463 Driver XP.
↑ Rewards for 2nd place are: 28350, 1530 Fame and 749 Driver XP.

[SupXP-1] 1.0 ^1.1 The upper limit of Driver XP is given.

[2] First place is out of reach;
rewards for 20th place are: 550, 480 Fame and 16 Driver XP.

[3] Going off-track cools down the tires.

[4] Rewards for 10th place are: 5950, 690 Fame and 161 Driver XP.

[5] Maximum time off-track is 1 second.

[6] Rewards for 5th place are: 7000, 450 Fame and 140 Driver XP.

[7] Rewards for 4th place are: 7850, 470 Fame and 197 Driver XP.

[8] Rewards for 3rd place are: 17300, 880 Fame and 447 Driver XP.

[9] Rewards for 3rd place are: 17300, 880 Fame and 377 Driver XP.

[10] First place is out of reach;
rewards for 4th place are: 23500, 1320 Fame and 591 Driver XP.

[11] Average speed is actually 217.2 kph! 217.1 white, 217.2 green.

[12] Rewards for 3rd place are: 17300, 880 Fame and 463 Driver XP.

[13] Rewards for 2nd place are: 28350, 1530 Fame and 749 Driver XP.

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Contents

2020 Season Formula 1® cars