A2RL Drone Championship 11th and 12th April 2025!
A2RL Drone Championship 11th and 12th April 2025!
What is A2RL?
The world’s leading extreme
autonomous racing series.
A2RL is an all-new extreme racing series that is pushing the envelope of autonomous technology. Conceived by ASPIRE and brought together by the tireless efforts of engineers, scientists, and programmers, it is a STEM-fueled race and global autonomous showcase. Each year, teams from educational and technological institutions from around the world compete to develop the fastest, most capable racing AI.
The series aims to accelerate the development of advanced autonomous systems while inspiring the next generation of STEM leaders. A2RL is also playing a role in making Abu Dhabi a world-leading city for autonomous technology development and deployment.
ASPIRE is part of the UAE’s Advanced Technology Research
Council (ATRC)
OUR INITIATIVES

CAR RACE
The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League proudly presents the autonomous car race. At the heart of this exhilarating race lies a core mission, to push the limits of autonomous mobility.

DRONE RACE
Behold as the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League unveils the autonomous drone race. At its core, this thrilling event embodies a singular mission: to defy the boundaries of autonomous aerial mobility.

BUGGY RACE
The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League proudly presents the autonomous dune buggy race. At the heart of this exhilarating race lies a core mission, to push the limits of autonomous mobility.
PAST RACES
Autonomous Car Race 2024
TUM emerges victorious at ASPIRE's inaugural Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL), securing a dramatic last-lap overtake. Over 10,000 spectators and 600,000 online viewers witnessed history as eight AI-powered cars battled for a $2.25M prize pot. The success of A2RL's maiden event sets the stage for accelerated adoption and development of autonomous technology.
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