FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX 2020

FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX 2020
FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX 2020Part of the Formula 1® Hub Group
Stages	5
Goals	21
Rewards
50 200,000
	2020 Season Formula 1® car

“	START RACING!	”
	— In-game description.

	“	Complete the FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX 2020 5-day special event, for your chance to earn a 2020 Season Formula 1® car and the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix™ Tuning Setup!	”
		— Natalia, Agent

FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX 2020 is the sixth 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.

The event becomes available on Dec 3, 2020. 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 Yas Marina Circuit: 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:

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.

Completion Rewards

2020 Season Formula 1® car

To win a car, the player must complete the event within 5 days (24 x 5 = 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.

The player can choose any not owned car 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

Stage	Bonus for
01 (Free Practice)	Stage	20,000	5
02 (Free Practice 2&3)	Stage	30.000	5
03 (Qualifying)	Stage	40,000	10
04 (Formula 1® Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix™ 2020)	Stage	60,000	10
05 (Formula 1® Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix™ 2020)	Stage	50,000	20
	Total:	200,000	50

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

 200,000 and
 50
in total.

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 and M$ (5 events)

Upon successful completion of five of the season's events, the player is rewarded with 70th Anniversary Liveries for F1^® Debut Car and 100,000.
There is no foreseeable time limit for completion.

McLaren MP4/4 or M$ and Gold (9 events)

Upon completion of all of the season's nine events, the player is rewarded with McLaren MP4/4 or, in case the car is owned already, 150 and 500,000.
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 125.6 - 126.0 depending on chosen car, and is distributed by team and goal as follows:

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

Group	Base	Team(s)	1.1-1.3	1.4-2.3	2.4-3.3	3.4-4.3	4.4-5.3	5.4-5.5
①	115.6		—	116.8	118.3	120.1	122.5	125.6
②	115.8		—	117.0	118.5	120.3	122.7	125.8
③	115.9		—	117.1	118.6	120.4	122.8	125.9
④	116.0		—	117.2	118.7	120.5	122.9	126.0

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	162,600	108,400	138,900
7	195,200	·	·	222,300
8	213,500	·	·	243,100
9	·	·	·	·
10	·	·	·	·
Sum	978,900	760,300	506,900	1,114,900
Total = 3,361,000

"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	6
	Brake Calibration	6
	Suspension Adjustments	8
ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI 2020

“	This Tuning Setup is biased to Top Speed and Grip to blast through Yas Marina's long straights while keeping a tight rein on the corners in Sector 3.	”
	— In-game description.

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

Driver

Driver Level Up Rates (training cost is optional):					click →
Level	Per Level			Cumulative
	XP	Levelling,	Training,	XP	Levelling,	Training,
1	—	—	—	—	—	—
2	1,000	30	30,000	1,000	30	30,000
3	4,000	42	55,000	5,000	72	85,000
4	7,000	61	98,000	12,000	133	183,000
5	13,000	87	185,000	25,000	220	368,000
6	15,000	124	213,000	40,000	344	581,000
7	25,000	177	357,000	65,000	521	938,000
(8) MAX	35,000	253	501,000	100,000	774	1,439,000

Team Principal

Every installed Tuning Step adds 150 XP points to the Team Principal.

Team Principal Level Up Rates:			click →
Level	Per Level		Cumulative
	XP	Levelling,	XP	Levelling,
1	—	—	—	—
2	150	9	150	9
3	150	11	300	20
4	300	14	600	34
5	300	17	900	51
6	450	21	1,350	72
7	600	25	1,950	97
8	600	31	2,550	128
9	750	39	3,300	167
10	1,050	47	4,350	214
11	1,200	58	5,550	272
12	1,500	72	7,050	344
(13) MAX	1,950	89	9,000	433

FAQ and Tips

Before starting the Formula 1® Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi 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;
  • Strategy options by Naomi Tang;
• Video guides:
  • The whole Event on video by ME7;
  • The whole Event on video by SMR;
  • The whole Event on video by Golden Chen

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

Stage 01 (Free Practice)

	“	Welcome to Yas Island and the 2020 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ™! The Yas Marina circuit features plenty of overtaking opportunities through its 21 corners, and long straights through the second sector. The 55-lap race will challenge your driving abilities and your car. Practice 1 is about to start, let's get to it!	”
		— Eric, Auto Engineer

	“	You have been lent a 2020 Season Formula 1® car. All Driver XP, Principal XP and VIP are permanent, and will apply in future events. All tuning will be awarded as a Tuning Setup when the event is completed.	”
		— Natalia, Agent

Goal		Description	Laps PR	Reward M	Fame	XP	Skip G
1.1	Cup	Yas Marina Circuit – Grand Prix Circuit Rolling Start	2 —	21,750	1,100	?	10
		Set the fastest lap while warming up your tires
1.2	Cup	Yas Marina Circuit – Grand Prix Circuit Rolling Start	1 —	10,850	600	?	10
		Hit a speed target of 178 mph [286.4 kph] 2 times, and finish in 1st place
1.3	Cup	Yas Marina Circuit – Grand Prix Circuit Rolling Start	1 —	10,850	600	?	10
		Maintain an average speed of 127.4 mph [205 kph] and finish in 1st place
1.4	Cup	Yas Marina Circuit – Grand Prix Circuit Rolling Start	2 117.1	21,750	1,100	?	10
		Overtake 7 opponents and finish the event in 1st place

	“	Good work nailing those tests. We've learnt a lot that we can use to strategize for the race. You've got a break now, then FP2 this afternoon!	”
		— Eric, Auto Engineer

|} For tips and advice on stage 01, see this: Tips and FAQ for FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX 2020 Stage 01.

Stage 02 (Free Practice 2 & 3)

	“	We've got more tests on the agenda this afternoon while we work towards an optimal setup. Let's get to work!	”
		— Eric, Auto Engineer

Goal		Description	Laps PR	Reward M	Fame	XP	Skip G
2.1	Cup	Yas Marina Circuit – Grand Prix Circuit Rolling Start	1 117.1	10,850	600	?	20
		Complete a lap in under 1:35
2.2	Cup	Yas Marina Circuit – Grand Prix Circuit Rolling Start	1 117.1	10,850	600	?	20
		Draft for 3280.84 yd [3000m] and don't get overtaken
2.3	Cup	Yas Marina Circuit – Grand Prix Circuit Rolling Start	1 117.1	10,850	600	?	20
		Maintain an average speed of 121.7 mph [196 kph] while managing your engine heat
2.4	Cup	Yas Marina Circuit – Grand Prix Circuit Rolling Start	2 118.6	21,750	1,100	?	20
		Set the fastest lap

	“	Great driving, and good work helping us complete our test list so efficiently. This evening is Qualifying, so get ready for some fast laps!	”
		— Eric, Auto Engineer

For tips and advice on stage 02, see this: Tips and FAQ for FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX 2020 Stage 02.

Stage 03 (Qualifying)

	“	Qualifying is about to start. All we need in Q1 is a time to get us to Q2, so stay focused.	”
		— Eric, Auto Engineer

Goal		Description	Laps PR	Reward M	Fame	XP	Skip G
3.1	Cup	Yas Marina Circuit (Evening) – Grand Prix Circuit Rolling Start	1 118.6	10,850	600	?	30
		Finish the lap in under 1:35 and draft for 3280.84 yd [3000m]
3.2	Cup	Yas Marina Circuit (Evening) – Grand Prix Circuit Rolling Start	1 118.6	10,850	600	?	30
		Hit a speed target of 160 mph [257.4 kph] 4 times, and tailgate at a distance of 102 ft [31m] for 70 seconds
3.3	Cup	Yas Marina Circuit (Evening) – Grand Prix Circuit Rolling Start	2 118.6	21,750	1,100	?	30
		Set the fastest lap without going off-track
3.4	Cup	Yas Marina Circuit (Evening) – Grand Prix Circuit Rolling Start	1 120.4	10,850	600	?	30
		Finish this lap in 1:31 and don’t damage the car

	“	Great run, we got to Q3 and you put a good final time on the board. The last few cars out posted some faster laps, so we'll be starting the race from 5th place.	”
		— Eric, Auto Engineer

For tips and advice on stage 03, see this: Tips and FAQ for ??name of event?? Stage 03.

Stage 04 (Formula 1® Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix™ 2020)

	“	Today's the day, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix™! The strategy team have been working hard to fine tune our race plan and everything's ready for the race. We're 5th on the grid and there's some strong competition. Focus on getting clear of the midfield in the early laps. we'll adjust our strategy as the race plays out. Good luck!	”
		— Eric, Auto Engineer

Goal		Description	Laps PR	Reward M	Fame	XP	Skip G
4.1	Cup	Yas Marina Circuit (Evening) – Grand Prix Circuit Rolling Start	1 120.4	10,850	600	?	50
		Finish the lap in at least 4th without damaging your car
4.2	Cup	Yas Marina Circuit (Evening) – Grand Prix Circuit Rolling Start	1 120.4	10,850	600	?	50
		Finish at least 3rd and tailgate 2nd place from 200ft [60.9m] for 30 seconds
4.3	Cup	Yas Marina Circuit (Evening) – Grand Prix Circuit Rolling Start	2 120.4	21,750	1,100	?	50
		Finish in 1st position with a lead of at least 218.7yd [200m]
4.4	Cup	Yas Marina Circuit (Evening) – Grand Prix Circuit Rolling Start	1 122.8	10,850	600	?	50
		While managing tire degradation, finish the lap in 1:31 and don't get overtaken

	“	That was tense. Good job, incredible pace throughout that stint. Keep managing the car like that and we're on track for a great result today!	”
		— Eric, Auto Engineer

For tips and advice on stage 04, see this: Tips and FAQ for FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX 2020 Stage 04.

Stage 05 (Formula 1® Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix™ 2020)

	“	OK, situation: we're re-entering the race in P10 after 29 laps. we have to push from here if we're going to make the podium. OK, go for it!	”
		— Eric, Auto Engineer

Goal		Description	Laps PR	Reward M	Fame	XP	Skip G
5.1	Cup	Yas Marina Circuit (Evening) – Grand Prix Circuit Rolling Start	1 122.8	10,850	600	?	80
		Finish the lap in at least 7th and manage your tires without getting overtaken
5.2	Cup	Yas Marina Circuit (Night) – Grand Prix Circuit Rolling Start	2 122.8	21,750	1,100	?	80
		Finish in at least 5th place
5.3	Cup	Yas Marina Circuit (Night) – Grand Prix Circuit Rolling Start	1 122.8	10,850	600	?	80
		Finish the lap in 5th place and draft 1093.6 yd [1000m] while managing your fuel
5.4	Cup	Yas Marina Circuit (Night) – Grand Prix Circuit Rolling Start	2 125.9	21,750	1,100	?	120
		Finish at least 3rd in 2:57
5.5	Cup	Yas Marina Circuit (Night) – Grand Prix Circuit Rolling Start	1 125.9	10,850	600	?	120
		Win the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix™

	“	How's that? P1! P1, hahaha! Love that! Great job.	”
		— Eric, Auto Engineer

	“	You nailed every lap. Congratulations champ and well done. Enjoy the podium.	”
		— Michael, Manager

	“	Unreal! See you in Parc Ferme. Ahh, what a great Sunday!	”
		— Eric, Auto Engineer

For tips and advice on stage 05, see this: Tips and FAQ for FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX 2020 Stage 05.

Completion Rewards

Stage			Other rewards
01 (Free Practice)	20,000	5	—
02 (Free Practice 2 & 3)	30,000	5	—
03 (Qualifying)	40,000	10	—
04 (Formula 1® Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix™ 2020)	60,000	10	—
05 (Formula 1® Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix™ 2020)	50,000	20	Win 2020 season Formula 1 car Unlock 2020 Champion Series
Total	200,000	50

“		”
	— In-game description.