{"id":78416,"date":"2025-08-19T18:59:07","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T18:59:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/78416\/"},"modified":"2025-08-19T18:59:07","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T18:59:07","slug":"red-bulls-crazy-claim-the-rb17-hypercar-will-beat-an-f1-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/78416\/","title":{"rendered":"Red Bull&#8217;s crazy claim: the RB17 hypercar will beat an F1 car"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Red Bull\u2019s bold statement about its new RB17 hypercar is grabbing the attention of F1 fans.<\/p>\n<p>The famous Formula 1 car manufacturer has made a stunning claim. Apparently, its <a href=\"https:\/\/formulanerds.com\/features\/f1features\/toyota-hypercar-edges-out-ferrari-in-a-closely-contested-2025-test-day-at-le-mans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">brand-new hypercar<\/a> \u201cRB17\u201d is capable of outperforming an F1 car on the track. It\u2019s an announcement that\u2019s turning heads, as everyone usually considers an F1 car\u2019s performance to be unbeatable.<\/p>\n<p>The RB17 hypercar, a performance monster born from F1<\/p>\n<p>The aero genius <a href=\"https:\/\/formulanerds.com\/podcast\/interviews\/adrian-newey-unites-rather-than-rules-says-andy-cowell\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Adrian Newey<\/a> created this hypercar, and it\u2019s no ordinary road car. We\u2019re talking about a vehicle designed exclusively for the track. Newey built it without the weight or size constraints imposed on Formula 1. It\u2019s a true powerhouse. The brand has indeed stated that the RB17 hypercar is expected to beat the lap times of an F1 car at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>They also produced this speed machine in a very limited edition. It\u2019s a fusion of cutting-edge Formula 1 technology and limitless innovation. Newey poured all his expertise into creating a machine that surpasses anything done before. The RB17 is a true playground for the engineer. It\u2019s also a passion project that aims to push the boundaries of automotive engineering.<\/p>\n<p>How can this new speed machine be faster?<\/p>\n<p>The question on everyone\u2019s mind is: how can the RB17 hypercar be faster than an F1 car? The answer is simple, and it\u2019s all about freedom. Unlike a Formula 1 single-seater, this vehicle is not subject to the same strict regulations. The hypercar also comes with a hybrid V10 engine delivering over 1100 HP. What\u2019s more, its aerodynamic design can generate maximum downforce.<\/p>\n<p>Without the limits set by the FIA, <a href=\"https:\/\/formulanerds.com\/news\/red-bull-experiences-significant-downturn-while-mclaren-celebrates-remarkable-growth-in-pivotal-comparison\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Red Bull<\/a>\u2018s engineers were able to create a car that\u2019s lighter, more powerful, and has more performance. This RB17 hypercar aims to be the ultimate track car. They designed it to be used without the restrictions of a racing discipline.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I stood next to the mind-blowing RB17 Hypercar with Rob Gray from Red Bull Advanced Technologies at Goodwood \ud83d\ude80<\/p>\n<p>We talked V10 power, 1,200hp, insane downforce, and how F1 tech is shaping everything from bikes to hydrogen cars.<\/p>\n<p>Watch here: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/nxAb8rvCgo\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/nxAb8rvCgo<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2070<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/RB17?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#RB17<\/a>\u2026<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Bernard Marr (@BernardMarr) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BernardMarr\/status\/1956341599274709481?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">August 15, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Red Bull\u2019s bold statement about its new RB17 hypercar is grabbing the attention of F1 fans. 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