Bugatti Chiron vs an F1 car is the fastest drag race ever that you wouldn’t expect to be real
- A Bugatti Chiron supercar went up against a Red Bull F1 car
- It’s the fastest drag race you’ve ever seen.
- However, it’s a closer race than you might think
Published on Jan 28, 2025 at 7:52 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on Jan 29, 2025 at 3:48 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
Like who would win in a fight between a lion and a bear, seeing a Bugatti Chiron supercar go up against a Red Bull F1 car is a battle we all want to see the outcome of – and it’s the fastest drag race you’ve ever seen.
The stats on both these cars are beyond belief.
The Bugatti Chiron pumps out an astronomical 1,500HP, whereas the F1 car can out down 750HP – but weight, aerodynamics, and other factors mean the race is anyone’s to win.
Who’s going to make it over the line first?
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Bugatti Chiron vs 2011 Red Bull RB7 F1 car
First up, the Bugatti Chiron is powered by an 8-liter quad-turbo W16, which pumps out a whopping 1,500HP & 1,600Nm of torque.
The downside? It’s pretty heavy, weighing in at 1,995kg with Supercar Blondie herself, Alex Hirschi preferring the Bugatti Tourbillon.
The 2011 Red Bull RB7 F1 car, meanwhile, is a world championship winner.
It’s powered by a 2.4-liter naturally-aspirated V8, that packs 750HP.
Sounds diminutive, but not when you take its lightweight 650kg carbon fiber body, and aerodynamics into consideration.
“This is completely nuts!,” host Matt Weston of carwow said.
Who will be fastest in the drag race?
Despite the Bugatti supercar’s power, the F1 car’s launch control and aerodynamics helped it dominate from the start – having former F1 star David Coulthard behind the wheel didn’t hurt either.
The RB7 won the standing quarter-mile in 9.2 seconds, while the Chiron finished in 9.6 seconds.
Starting from 50mph in the rolling race, the Chiron initially lagged but was nippy enough to catch up and win at higher speeds due to its immense power and reduced drag at high speeds.
Last but not least, the braking test from 100mph, saw the RB7 easily dominate and outbrake the Chiron, in no small part thanks to its lightweight build and superior braking system.
The final results were simple: while the Chiron is a powerhouse at high speeds, the F1 car excels in acceleration, handling, and braking.
“I think we should race a jet next!” host Weston said.
You can watch the whole race and find even more car content from Weston and the team here.
London-based Amelia cut her journalistic teeth covering all things lifestyle, wellness and luxury in the UK capital. Fast-forward a decade and the experienced content creator and editor has put pen to paper for glossy magazines, busy newsrooms and coveted brands. When her OOO is on you can find her spending quality time with her young family, in the gym or exploring the city she loves.
