Take a close look at Red Bull's V10 Hybrid Hypercar, which can rev up to 15,000 RPM.

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      As Adrian Newey immerses himself in work at Aston Martin, his final project with Red Bull is progressing rapidly. Recently, Red Bull Advanced Technologies unveiled new images of the RB17 hypercar, showcasing notable updates since its public introduction at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed.

      Some practical adjustments have been made, which include larger, hockey-stick-shaped headlights, exterior mirrors, and a windshield wiper. A fin has emerged from the car's spine, and the numerous vents across the body have been more distinctly defined. The version depicted in the latest images is slightly larger than the one presented at Goodwood; nonetheless, its footprint remains similar to that of a modern F1 car, as reported by Top Gear, which also spoke with Red Bull Advanced Technologies' technical director Rob Gray regarding the modifications and Newey's ongoing involvement.

      “Adrian is allowed to consult on the project, and he remains interested in the developments,” Gray stated. “However, we have largely obtained what we needed from him. We know how he envisioned the car, and he’s always available by phone if we require his input.”

      Newey's 19 years at Red Bull Racing were among the most fruitful for any F1 designer/team pairing, resulting in seven drivers' titles, six constructors' titles, 101 pole positions, and 118 race victories. To keep Newey satisfied, Red Bull permitted him to engage in hypercar side projects, beginning with the Aston Martin Valkyrie and subsequently with the RB17. Aston Martin's transition into an F1 team (ironically, one that Newey is now part of) terminated its collaboration with Red Bull, along with Newey's role in the Valkyrie project. The design maestro must be experiencing a sense of déjà vu.

      Newey played a pivotal role in every aspect of the RB17’s design, and this involvement continued after the car's debut. He later opted to relocate the exhaust to the engine cover, a modification that required additional efforts “to prevent components from igniting,” according to Gray. That exhaust will emit the sound of a custom Cosworth V10 engine that revs up to 15,000 rpm and produces 1,000 horsepower on its own. An electric motor contributes an additional 200 hp while also providing torque fill during gear shifts and replaces the reverse gear.

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      Red Bull has also revealed the interior for the first time, which is refreshingly devoid of touchscreens and haptic controls. The RB17 aims to compete with F1 cars, where such touch controls are absent. With its ambitious performance goals in mind, the RB17 is being designed to meet Le Mans prototype crash standards, as reported by Gray to Top Gear, despite it not being intended for racing. The front-hinged doors are also designed to allow easier entry and exit compared to the gullwing doors of the Valkyrie.

      The first prototype of the RB17 is currently in production, with a public reveal anticipated this summer. Production of the 50 planned customer vehicles is set to commence next spring.

      All images are credited to Red Bull Advanced Technologies.