Red Bull Advanced Technologies is preparing to give its long-awaited RB17 hypercar its first public outing, with the Adrian Newey-designed machine set to make its dynamic debut at this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Having spent more than five years in development, the track-only hypercar will tackle Goodwood's iconic Hillclimb as part of its ongoing testing programme, offering fans their first chance to see the RB17 in action before the car enters dedicated performance testing later this year.
The RB17 forms the centrepiece of Oracle Red Bull Racing's presence at the festival, which will also feature demonstration runs from the championship-winning RB9 Formula One car alongside the team's current F1 Academy challenger. A collection of historic Red Bull liveries will also be on display, spanning everything from the RB1 to more recent special-edition designs.
Unlike a Formula One car, the RB17 has been developed without the constraints of racing regulations. The hybrid hypercar pairs a naturally aspirated Cosworth V10 engine with advanced aerodynamic technology and vehicle dynamics inspired by Formula One, creating what Red Bull describes as one of the most technically ambitious projects the company has ever undertaken.
The car will be piloted throughout the festival by an all-star line-up that includes Oracle Red Bull Racing driver Isack Hadjar, reserve driver Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull Racing Academy driver Alisha Palmowski and the car's designer, Adrian Newey, who will get behind the wheel of his own creation.
Speaking ahead of the event, Oracle Red Bull Racing CEO and Team Principal Laurent Mekies said Goodwood was the ideal stage to showcase the company's engineering capabilities, describing the RB17's first public run as a milestone after years of development. Technical Director Rob Gray added that the project was designed to deliver Formula One-inspired performance in a customer track car, with its Goodwood appearance marking another key step in validating the vehicle before it reaches its full potential.
Away from the Hillclimb, the RB17 will also be displayed near the Red Bull Energy Station, allowing visitors to take a closer look at the hypercar when it isn't on the course.
