As electric vehicles commoditise horsepower—allowing everyday family sedans to outpace traditional supercars—raw speed has lost its exclusivity. With the new RB17 about to be unveiled, armed with a V10 engine delivering 1,200+ HP, ultra-wealthy collectors are abandoning digital perfection in favour of visceral engagement. It’s not just about a manual stick, but the snap of a sequential box, the vibration of a V10, and the refusal to let an algorithm have the final say in the driving experience.

How the world’s most famous artist decided to—in his late 80s—become a total bad ass and go full punk on his legacy, show how an artist can have their best creative years and become the Kurt Cobain of his times.