ALISHA PALMOWSKI Takes Wheel of Newey’s 1,200hp RB17 at Goodwood Debut
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January 1, 1990
GRRL! SUMMARY:
- ALISHA PALMOWSKI earned a coveted seat in the RB17’s maiden runs at Goodwood, joining an elite group testing Adrian Newey’s 1,200hp Cosworth V10-powered hypercar alongside F1 drivers Hadjar and Tsunoda.
- The Red Bull Academy Programme driver demonstrated her standing within the organization by piloting the F1-inspired track weapon during controlled development testing at the historic Festival of Speed venue.
- PALMOWSKI’s selection for the RB17’s public debut underscores her role as a key development talent, handling a machine with 15,000rpm capabilities and Formula One-level performance in customer track car form.
UPCOMING:
- RB17 full performance testing at dedicated tracks later in 2026
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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by Vijay Pattni originally appearing on www.topgear.com.ph











