by The Red Bull RB17 will make its global dynamic debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this weekend. Behind the wheel will be two Formula 1 drivers, as well as Adrian Newey — the creator of this car, who currently serves as the Technical Director of Aston Martin F1.
Two Years of Waiting and Six Months After the Premiere
Two years have passed since the first presentation of the incredible RB17 and approximately six months since it first appeared in its production form. Since the car was created exclusively for the track, unlike the Aston Martin Valkyrie, which Newey also developed, Red Bull had complete freedom to make it as extreme as possible. The result is almost indistinguishable from the Valkyrie AMR Pro, but is even more unrestrained.
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Test Drive and the Sound of the V10
In images taken during recent tests, the RB17 is painted blue with Red Bull logos. The car is equipped with a naturally aspirated 4.5-litre V10 engine from Cosworth, which has no hybrid technology that plagues modern Formula 1 cars. It is this engine that will fill the Goodwood hill with the sounds of the V10 era. It revs to 15,000 rpm and produces 1000 hp, so the car promises to be a real sensation throughout the entire weekend.
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Who Will Get Behind the Wheel
Among those lucky enough to drive the RB17 are Red Bull F1 driver Isack Hadjar, as well as Red Bull test and reserve driver Yuki Tsunoda. They will be joined by Alisha Palmowski from the Red Bull Racing Academy Programme and, of course, Adrian Newey himself.
“At Red Bull, we are at our best when we take on challenges that others consider impossible,” said Rob Gray, Technical Director of Red Bull Advanced Technologies. — “The RB17 is exactly that kind of challenge. The goal was to create a car capable of delivering a level of performance rarely seen outside of Formula 1, while remaining true to the original vision that inspired the project.”
Limited Series and High Price
The total production of the car will be limited to just 50 units. Each will cost a staggering $6.7 million, which is more than double the original price of the Aston Martin Valkyrie.
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This debut underscores how far Red Bull’s engineering ambitions have gone in creating track hypercars. The rejection of hybrid technology in favor of a pure naturally aspirated V10 is not only a tribute to the past, but also a conscious choice in favor of emotion and sound, which makes the RB17 unique even among the most expensive supercars. The production limit of 50 units and the price of over $6.7 million turn it into a collectible, and the participation of Adrian Newey and F1 drivers in the runs adds historical weight to this project.
