About the league
Welcome to the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League - A2RL, where we bring together the exciting impact of AI on our lives and its incredible potential for autonomy.
Autonomy is advancing at a remarkable pace, with the power to redefine how we travel. At A2RL, we're convening skilled teams of scientists, coders and developers from around the world and incorporating cutting-edge technologies into racing vehicles, all with the aim of reshaping the future of mobility through extreme sports.
The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League will establish a series of high-profile autonomous races including racing cars, drones and dune buggies.
Mark your calendar for 28 April 2024. On that day, we'll push the boundaries of autonomous vehicles at the iconic Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, featuring super formula racing cars. Our inaugural race day offers a glimpse into the future of AI, a thrilling mix of virtual and real-life experiences, and an introduction into a new era of extreme sports entertainment.
While we begin with autonomous race cars, our vision extends beyond, as we plan to delve into the realms of autonomous drones and dune buggies, exploring their capabilities and limits.
Autonomous car racing is a rapidly advancing field that combines cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), fast mobility stacks, innovative sensor technologies and edge computing to create high-performance vehicles that can perceive their surroundings, make decisions, and race competitively without human intervention.
Autonomous racing is not only a new sport, but it is a platform for research and development in the field of autonomous vehicle technology.
By competing in these events, researchers and engineers can test and refine their algorithms and systems in situations otherwise impossible to reproduce, helping to advance autonomy.
THE VISION that
keeps us revving
We’re convening talent, teams and technologies to transform the future of mobility through extreme sports, while building the economy of tomorrow.
THE MISSION we are driven by
Pioneering the
Future of Transport
We push the boundaries at A2RL, stress-testing autonomous vehicles on the racetrack for safety on our roads.
Inspiring NextGen
STEM Talent
Our programming is driven by talented teams - the workforce of the future. Join us in embracing curiosity, reimagining possibilities, reinventing ideas, and re-engineering a brighter tomorrow.
Accelerating Abu Dhabi’s Knowledge Economy
A2RL propels Abu Dhabi into the future, serving as a dynamic R&D hub. We offer an immersive experience into the world of AI, leapfrogging progress and driving the knowledge economy forward.
Creating Impact
Beyond the Tracks
Autonomy is just the beginning of advanced tech exploration. Through research and development, we venture into uncharted territories, with applications spanning across diverse sectors. Join us on this journey to shape the future.
Timeline of
the Autonomous
Car Race
THE RACE
AND RULES
Taking place at the iconic Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, this event marks the beginning of a series of autonomous vehicle races. The A2RL car race, will showcase the impressive Dallara-built Super Formula cars. Japan Racing Promotion (JRP) has enabled to use of SF23 models for our autonomous race, currently the fastest open-wheel race car in the world after Formula One.
The A2RL car race will showcase the impressive Dallara-built Super Formula Cars.
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1st
up to USD 1.5 million -
2nd
up to USD 500,000
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3rd
up to USD 250,000
THE CAR
With exclusive access to Dallara Super Formula car, Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League will be using one of the world's most advanced racing cars that will enable us to push the limits and high speeds of autonomous driving.
Chassis
Dallara’s EAV24
- Chassis is designed to accommodate the autonomous stack (sensors, actuators, computers, etc.)
- Manufactured from sustainable bio-composite materials
Engine
4 Piston Racing K20C1 (based on Honda 2.0l)
- 4 cylinder, inline
- Direct injection
- Turbocharged with intercooler
Gearbox
- 3MO, 6 speed
Suspension
- Front: pushrod type, torsion bar spring, adjustable dampers, third element
- Rear: pushrod type, torsion bar, coil springs, adjustable dampers, third element
Brakes
- Front: Brembo calipers, Brembo carbon discs, electro-hydraulically activated
- Rear: Brembo calipers, Brembo carbon discs, electro-hydraulically activated
Tires
Yokohama Advan
Sensors
- Cameras: Sony IMX728, 7 per car, 360° coverage
- Radars: ZF ProWave, 4 per car
- Lidars: Innovusion Falcon Kinetic FK1, 3 per car
- Computer (high level): Neousys RGS-8805GC
COMPETING TEAMS
CHINA & UAE
UAE
USA
GERMANY
UAE & SINGAPORE
HUNGARY
ITALY
ITALY
GERMANY
STEM EVENT
30 MAY 2023
Meet Our Experts
With decades of combined experience, our judges bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every race. From vehicle engineering and design to driving technique and safety, our panel evaluates every aspect of a race to ensure the fairest, most accurate results possible.
Judge 1
Brief bio
Notable achievements
Judge 2
Brief bio
Notable achievements
Judge 3
Brief bio
Notable achievements
Judge 3
Brief bio
Notable achievements
Ready to put your skills to the test? Register for our next race and see how you measure up against the best in the business. With our expert judge panel and world-class facilities, there's never been a better time to join the action.
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