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The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL) has had a meteoric rise given the journey from conception to the track has taken about a year. Here’s how its first event unfolded
The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL) has experienced rapid growth in just a year, culminating in its first race at Yas Marina Circuit on April 27, 2024. This league is not just about racing but aims to revolutionize STEM education in the UAE and promote autonomous mobility globally. Featuring Dallara-built single-seater cars with cutting-edge technology and an impressive prize pool, A2RL caught attention by having an ex-Formula 1 driver share the track with autonomous vehicles. The A2RL car is a 2023 Dallara Super Formula chassis with a 550 horsepower engine, pushrod suspension, Brembo brakes, and Yokohama tires. Each team has the same car but differentiates through coding skills, algorithms, and machine learning software to optimize performance on the track. The AI technology in the A2RL car includes numerous sensors, cameras, radars, and computing power, controlled through seven hydraulic actuators for steering, acceleration, gear shifting, and braking. The league prioritizes safety with a remote “red button” shutdown option, and the eight A2RL teams represent a global mix from China, Hungary, USA, Germany, Singapore, and Italy.
