About Autonomous
car racing
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 the state of the art in autonomy.
THE VISION that
keeps us reviving
We’re convening talent, teams and technologies to transform the future of mobility through extreme sports. We’re building the economy of tomorrow through advanced technology R&D.
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, PRIZE
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, featuring a substantial prize pool of up to USD $ 2.25 million, will showcase the impressive Dallara-built Super Formula cars. Japan Racing Promotion (JRP) has enabled the use of SF23 models for our autonomous race, currently the fastest in the world after Formula 1 cars.
Teams from universities worldwide are invited to participate, and both public and private research institutes are encouraged to join this pioneering journey.
-
1st
up to USD 1.5 million -
2nd
up to USD 500,000
-
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.
- Super Formula Dallara SF23
- Custom-built AUTONOMOUS STACK
- DRIVE-BY-WIRE throttle control
- Advanced Braking Capabilities
- Pushrod with torsion bar
- Manufactured from bio-composite materials
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.
our partners
Experience
Race viewers will be invited to dive into a new world of entertainment, experiencing the thrill of head-to-head autonomous car racing, with live updates using virtual reality (VR) technologies and real-time displays shown on screen.
