WATCH: Red Bull F1 car revs SA national anthem

WATCH: Red Bull F1 car revs SA national anthem

Now that's a rendition of 'Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika' we haven't heard before…

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Over the past weekend, Formula One fans in South Africa were treated to an exhilarating experience in the heart of Sandton.

Racing legend David Coulthard joined the Oracle Red Bull Racing Team to bring spectators the ultimate F1 experience at the Red Bull Showrun Joburg.

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The event brought Formula One up close and personal and gave fans the chance to witness the speed, sound, and overall exhilarating feeling of Formula One racing.

Onlookers got to see a real F1 car speeding around the city, giving them a taste of what a real Formula One race would feel like.

A highlight of the event was a rendition of 'Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika' being revved by the Red Bull RB7 Formula One racing car.

The RB7's engine delivered an unforgettable rendition of the national anthem as it roared through the crowd.

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Video footage of the unique moment has been shared on social media, leaving South Africans in awe.

The driver managed to hit all the right notes and delivered the all-too-familiar sound of South Africa's national anthem using just the car's engine.

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