Red Bull RB17 Hypercar Will Debut At Goodwood This July
Key Takeaways
- Red Bull RB17 debuts in July at Goodwood Festival of Speed.
- Track-only RB17 will have a naturally aspirated V10 engine capable of 15,000 rpm, making 1,000 hp with 200 hp from an electric motor.
- RB17 features active suspension, high aerodynamic efficiency, and a wide range of setup options for various driving styles..
In confirming the departure of Chief Technology Officer Adrian Newey from Red Bull Racing, both the legendary Formula 1 designer and the team have also confirmed that the 2025 Red Bull RB17 hypercar is in the final stages of development and will be revealed soon. The statement released by the team initially stated that the track-only hypercar would be revealed in July at the Goodwood Festival of Speed but has since been edited to withhold the date. We’ve reached out to ask why this is the case and will update this article with whatever response we receive.
“The engineering supremo [Adrian Newey] will step back from Formula One design duties to focus on final development and delivery of Red Bull’s first hypercar, the hugely anticipated RB17.”
What We Know About The Red Bull RB17 So Far
Earlier this year, Adrian Newey confirmed that the track-only hypercar would be a two-seater targeting the same sort of lap times as an F1 car but would not be ugly. Newey feels that a hypercar of this ambition has to be stunning, a piece of art. That means it should be quite attractive, but Newey wasn’t speaking only of looks. Instead of a twin-turbo V8 engine, the RB17 will get a naturally aspirated V10 capable of 15,000 rpm.
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1,000 horsepower is expected from this combustion element, while another 200 hp will come from an electric motor. These powertrain elements will be fitted to a carbon-composite monocoque, and at full weight, Red Bull wants the car to weigh less than a Miata but have more space inside than an Aston Martin Valkyrie – another F1-inspired hypercar that Newey dreamed up. Michelin is working on bespoke tires just for the RB17, helping justify some of the £5 million asking price (roughly $6.3 million).
A Complete Program
Active suspension, hitherto unheard-of levels of aerodynamic efficiency, and a track-only focus suggest a terrifying machine that mere mortals may never be able to fully exploit, but Newey says the RB17 will be suitable for various driving styles, will be enjoyable on a wide variety of tracks, and will “not be intimidating.” It won’t be dull (Red Bull Racing CEO Christian Horner describes it as “Adrian Newey unleashed”), but a wide range of setup options and hands-on training will help buyers test their limits during private Red Bull track days. Max Verstappen has also hinted at an RB17 Le Mans entry, and we’d love to see how it compares to the Le Mans-winning Ferrari 499P.
As for Mr. Newey himself, it’s unclear what his future holds, but if he does join another F1 team, we’d love to see him get the green light for another hypercar as part of the deal. Perhaps the next one could wear a Ferrari badge…
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